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AD04 DOW

2008 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touran93,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,820 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 29 Jan 2021 96,820 miles

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,136 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 67,125 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 67,125 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 61,984 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2015 61,984 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,632 miles

13 pin trailer socket indicates fault using approved trailer socket tester

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

13 pin trailer socket indicates fault using approved trailer socket tester

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,099 miles

E.S.P light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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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AD04 DOW is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AD04 DOW, 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 AD04 DOW registered?

AD04 DOW is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is AD04 DOW safe to buy?

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