2008 Volkswagen Tiguan · 15,813 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2008 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Tiguan years (15,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 123,485
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,813
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 19.6% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.6%
- Lights and electrics12%
- Tyres7.7%
- Brakes5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.36%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.04%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.92%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.49%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.87%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.32%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.3%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Tiguan years (15,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.36% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.71% of tests), position lamp not working (3.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 123,485 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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