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A8 XWS

2011 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,959 mi
Last recorded111,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Touran83,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,352 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jul 2022 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,925 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 61,928 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt unable to fully inspect due to disability adaption

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 60,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt unable to fully inspect due to disability adaption

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,820 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel has restricted movement

Fail 30 Jan 2017 45,808 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel has restricted movement

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front badly worn on inner edge-no visable tread close to cords

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,876 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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A8 XWS is a 2011 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 83,532 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 XWS, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 XWS registered?

A8 XWS is a 2011 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is A8 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XWS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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