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AA08 YLT

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,660 miles

Rear Lower underside suspension rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,239 miles

Front Suspension components general corrosion (Offside and Nearside)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe general corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2022 68,207 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Suspension components general corrosion (Offside and Nearside)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe general corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2021 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion (rear sub frame)

Fail 30 Dec 2021 66,345 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion (rear sub frame)

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Towing electrics not tested - incompatible with VTS equipment

Fail 14 Dec 2020 58,663 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to dangerous condition of tyres, vehicle not safe to be driven on road for brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower wishbone rear bush degraded, excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OSR outer sidelamp not showing due to permanently operating OSR stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OSR stop lamp illuminating with sidelamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated NSF brake pad wear sensor wiring cut (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated OSF brake pad wear sensor wire cut (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

"Check brake pads" warning message on dashboard

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Engine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Towing electrical socket not tested - incompatible with VTS testing equipment

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,618 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,795 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad warning light on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,793 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,541 miles

front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,147 miles

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

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

advise front wheel allignment check

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,147 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front wheel allignment check

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,089 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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AA08 YLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA08 YLT, 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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AA08 YLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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