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3518 LZ

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,874 mi
Last recorded160,874 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3518 LZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 160,874 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 160,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost row ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jan 2024 142,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 134,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,920 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,188 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,531 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,780 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,780 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 76,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 67,433 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,986 miles

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,972 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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3518 LZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3518 LZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 3518 LZ registered?

3518 LZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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