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AA08 FYV

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 102,794 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear extra seat belts in boot area not tested as seats folded down

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,821 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 91,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 87,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 84,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 79,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,935 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

some underside components covered

Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn and badly cracked/perished inner edge

some underside components covered

Offside Rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,720 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit and cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,720 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit and cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2015 47,229 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced wear rear brake pads

all tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced wear rear brake pads

all tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,997 miles

advanced wear both front tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,095 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 FYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYV, 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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What year was AA08 FYV registered?

AA08 FYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AA08 FYV safe to buy?

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