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AC05 BOY

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,983 mi
Last recorded159,983 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 BOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to suspension components under vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 159,952 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 159,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 159,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 159,592 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 148,963 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 148,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,502 miles

child seat fitted, seat belt not tested.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,340 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,571 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

coolant low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,477 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,122 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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AC05 BOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AC05 BOY, 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 AC05 BOY registered?

AC05 BOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is AC05 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 BOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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