2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · N8 SOW
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 116,198 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 SOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 116,198 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.
N8 SOW 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 (N8 SOW) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N8 SOW Mileage History
- 21/09/2023102,398 mi
- 29/08/2024109,389 mi+6,991 mi
- 29/08/2024109,394 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/2025116,198 mi+6,804 mi
- 05/09/2025116,198 mi
Average of roughly 7,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 (5N)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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