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AA08 FYK

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,089 mi
Last recorded138,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 138,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,023 miles

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

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Fail 8 Jun 2022 127,023 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,463 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,336 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 41,336 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 26,106 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 26,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 20,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,130 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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AA08 FYK is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AA08 FYK, 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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AA08 FYK is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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