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AB08 FYF

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,310 mi
Last recorded133,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 133,310 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch repaired by tape

Fail 30 Jul 2024 133,310 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch repaired by tape

Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 126,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and walls

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill heavily repaired and cover over

Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill heavily repaired and cover over

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but still functionable (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but still functionable (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 102,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing fitted to offside (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing fitted to nearside (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured ball joint bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,182 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,477 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Extencive damage to n\s sill and wheel arch but no effecting wheels

Middle rear seat belt connection plastic cover broken

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Extencive damage to n\s sill and wheel arch but no effecting wheels

Middle rear seat belt connection plastic cover broken

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,889 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,990 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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AB08 FYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AB08 FYF, 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 AB08 FYF registered?

AB08 FYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is AB08 FYF safe to buy?

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