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AB08 XYP

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shocker bump stop broken

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,117 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,080 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,616 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,519 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2019 33,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,666 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 28,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,921 miles

Engine light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 27,921 miles

Engine light on

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,494 miles

Brake discs has surface rust

Engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

both offside and nearside front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 9 Jul 2013 26,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

both offside and nearside front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,132 miles

both front tyres wearing low (3mm)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,690 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 XYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

AB08 XYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AB08 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XYP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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