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AB08 XYZ

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,463 mi
Last recorded137,463 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 102,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 88,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,351 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,105 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

near side rear quarter damaged

rear seats folded down

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,368 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear seats folded down

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,918 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,893 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,764 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 XYZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

AB08 XYZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AB08 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XYZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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