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AB08 SBX

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,152 mi
Last recorded238,152 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 238,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 238,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 132,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2013 99,240 miles

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

big chip in windscreen out of zone "A"

engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,240 miles

big chip in windscreen out of zone "A"

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,559 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AB08 SBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 SBX, 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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What year was AB08 SBX registered?

AB08 SBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AB08 SBX safe to buy?

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