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A22 MGU

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,747 mi
Last recorded149,747 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,747 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 137,883 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 137,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of the two lamps in op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads starting to wear slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,561 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear upper lamp leds temperamental at times during test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,824 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,496 miles

nearside rear light cluster damaged

tyres worn low tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os mirror unit partially insecure.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 38,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os mirror unit partially insecure.

power steering fluid - low level.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,031 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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A22 MGU is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A22 MGU, 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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What year was A22 MGU registered?

A22 MGU is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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