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A17 LCN

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,327 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,938 miles

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

hand brake sticking on some times

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge beginning to rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear slow to retract

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge beginning to rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,793 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 32,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,315 miles

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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A17 LCN is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 LCN, 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.

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A17 LCN is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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