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AJ08 YRC

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,408 mi
Last recorded187,408 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 187,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 187,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 170,511 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 168,746 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not within perscribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within percribed area

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 157,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 146,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,182 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 116,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

All tyres worn on inner edges

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

e.m.l lamp stays on

Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

e.m.l lamp stays on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,713 miles

E.M.L lamp on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,795 miles

E.M.L. LAMP STAYS ON

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,795 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)

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

E.M.L. LAMP STAYS ON

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 61,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,833 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,110 miles

both rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

offside handbrake slow to operate

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,118 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

nearside mirror in poor condition

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads low

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 YRC is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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