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AJ08 YDB

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 174,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on inner sidewall but no cords exposed . advise replacing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 174,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated deep split in outer casing of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on inner sidewall but no cords exposed . advise replacing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 169,134 miles

Offside Front low pad warning wiring damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2023 164,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing close to designed wear limit

Fail 20 Nov 2023 164,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to designed wear limit

Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,812 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak of exhaust gasses from injectors

Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,722 miles

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

Slight leak of exhaust gasses from injectors

Slight oil leak from nearside front of vehicle

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 156,722 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Slight leak of exhaust gasses from injectors

Slight oil leak from nearside front of vehicle

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 151,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts on inner sidewall (advise replacing ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 151,128 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts on inner sidewall (advise replacing ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intensity low (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside signs of fuel leak by fuel filter

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 146,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intensity low (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside signs of fuel leak by fuel filter

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 137,733 miles

Parking brake overall performance just passed

Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 122,780 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2015 122,780 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,355 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 102,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,517 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

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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AJ08 YDB is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ08 YDB, 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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AJ08 YDB is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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