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A8 XSY

2009 Volkswagen Touran

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touran90,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 111,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 101,055 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 101,055 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,465 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,248 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 39,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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A8 XSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 90,153 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 Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 XSY, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 XSY registered?

A8 XSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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