2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FT08 ECF
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 154,389 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT08 ECF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 154,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 ECF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (FT08 ECF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FT08 ECF Mileage History
- 05/12/2023123,307 mi
- 05/12/2023123,307 mi
- 28/11/2024137,468 mi+14,161 mi
- 01/12/2025154,389 mi+16,921 mi
- 01/12/2025154,389 mi
Average of roughly 15,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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