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AJ08 YDK

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,030 mi
Last recorded108,030 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,030 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,354 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,180 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2014 79,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,650 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2012 46,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 YDK is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey 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 AJ08 YDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ08 YDK registered?

AJ08 YDK is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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