2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · YM08 NLC
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 139,501 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM08 NLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2025
- 139,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM08 NLC 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 (YM08 NLC) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YM08 NLC Mileage History
- 26/02/2022125,707 mi
- 18/02/2023128,676 mi+2,969 mi
- 18/02/2023128,681 mi+5 mi
- 12/03/2024134,460 mi+5,779 mi
- 30/10/2025139,501 mi+5,041 mi
Average of roughly 3,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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