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08KY381

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration08KY381
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside tyre cracked on inner shoulder

Fail 26 May 2015 133,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside tyre cracked on inner shoulder

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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08KY381 is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 08KY381, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 08KY381 registered?

08KY381 is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is 08KY381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 08KY381 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 08KY381 have outstanding finance?

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