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AB08 JKF

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,612 mi
Last recorded159,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 159,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 159,611 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 152,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both To Low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 146,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 139,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,042 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 121,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,633 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,586 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 86,424 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 76,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2011 39,807 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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AB08 JKF is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

AB08 JKF is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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