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AE08 SXM

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,602 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly when rotated

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 75,932 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 75,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 63,151 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 63,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 56,889 miles

front tyre treads starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2013 50,630 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,304 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2011 33,720 miles

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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AE08 SXM is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE08 SXM, 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 AE08 SXM registered?

AE08 SXM is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AE08 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SXM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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