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AB08 RXL

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 105,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 95,615 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 86,435 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 86,435 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 76,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cut in outer wall

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Pass 27 May 2016 66,101 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,417 miles

Both front inner tyre edges worn bald, no cords present

Fuel cooler damaged but no leaks present

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

Pass 24 May 2013 41,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,557 miles

All four tyres have cracks on the outter sidewall

Pass 25 May 2011 23,026 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 RXL is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

AB08 RXL is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is AB08 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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