2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · P12 DCR
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 115,590 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P12 DCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 115,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P12 DCR 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 (P12 DCR) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P12 DCR Mileage History
- 27/02/2023111,997 mi
- 27/02/2023111,998 mi+1 mi
- 22/02/2024113,456 mi+1,458 mi
- 18/02/2025114,543 mi+1,087 mi
- 26/02/2026115,590 mi+1,047 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 (5N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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