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AB08 WGD

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,635 mi
Last recorded166,635 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 166,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 166,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 153,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 144,898 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,168 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Offside Front tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2019 122,290 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 115,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 106,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2016 103,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,722 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 709,909 miles

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

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 WGD 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 75%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

AB08 WGD is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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