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2008 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 3 July 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 3 July 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 3 July 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 August 2026 (27 days away)
Last recorded mileage
157,508 mi

AI verdict BUY 76/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 3 July 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan has 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 157,508 miles. While it shows high mileage and recurring advisories for wear items, the overall record is solid and well-maintained.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 9,095 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in its 157,508-mile history.

Things to check

  • High mileage (157,508 mi) for a 2008 vehicle suggests significant wear and tear.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres, brakes, and suspension across multiple tests indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
  • The 2008 Tiguan is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring daily charges in London.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Perfect MOT pass record with 7 consecutive passes and no failures since registration.
  • No dangerous defects or major failures recorded in its entire MOT history.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,095 miles/year, indicating regular use.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 19,668 mi PASSApr 2011: 19,668 mi FAILApr 2012: 35,172 mi PASSApr 2013: 52,028 mi PASSApr 2014: 65,592 mi PASSApr 2015: 80,799 mi PASSApr 2016: 94,365 mi PASSMay 2017: 106,048 mi FAILMay 2017: 106,048 mi PASSMay 2018: 114,303 mi PASSMay 2019: 122,693 mi PASSAug 2020: 128,014 mi PASSAug 2021: 132,760 mi PASSJul 2022: 136,953 mi PASSJul 2023: 143,991 mi PASSJul 2024: 150,482 mi PASSJul 2025: 157,508 mi PASS158k89k20kApr 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2025 PASS 157,508 mi
ADVISORY center exhaust clamp broken
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jul 2024 PASS 150,482 mi
ADVISORY centre exhaust clamp corroded
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge on 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2023 PASS 143,991 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2022 PASS 136,953 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 132,760 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge slightly and wearing smooth
ADVISORY Front tyres both sides wearing smooth on inner edges
Aug 2020 PASS 128,014 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2019 PASS 122,693 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2018 PASS 114,303 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 106,048 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
May 2017 FAIL 106,048 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2016 PASS 94,365 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2015 PASS 80,799 mi
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Apr 2014 PASS 65,592 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 52,028 mi
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre has 2 nails
USER ENTERED off side rear tyre poor tread condition
Apr 2012 PASS 35,172 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 19,668 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 FAIL 19,668 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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