2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RY08 AEX
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 159,119 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY08 AEX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2022
- 159,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (RY08 AEX) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY08 AEX Mileage History
- 14/03/2022159,119 mi
- 15/03/2022159,119 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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