2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SY08 DXM
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 56,164 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 DXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 56,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 DXM 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 (SY08 DXM) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lagging causing imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SY08 DXM Mileage History
- 05/10/202154,641 mi
- 10/10/202255,548 mi+907 mi
- 12/10/202255,548 mi
- 14/12/202356,163 mi+615 mi
- 21/12/202356,164 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 689 miles per year across 5 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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