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AB08 WBD

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,137 mi
Last recorded141,137 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 141,137 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 141,137 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 136,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,629 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 121,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,797 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 105,797 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,021 miles

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 WBD is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBD, 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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AB08 WBD is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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