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AB08 KGG

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,206 mi
Last recorded163,206 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 163,206 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 150,301 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low and bold on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,121 miles

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

front under-tray loose

Fail 9 Jul 2018 144,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front under-tray loose

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2017 135,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2016 137,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,571 miles

Nearside and offside screen wipers ineffective

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,596 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,089 miles

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

both front barke pads worn low

both rear barke pads worn low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2011 28,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 KGG is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

AB08 KGG is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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