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AJ57 ZHH

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,298 mi
Last recorded187,298 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 187,298 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 187,298 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 180,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 173,058 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 173,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 170,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 163,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 148,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 148,801 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 128,255 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 128,255 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 101,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,534 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,440 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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AJ57 ZHH 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 73.7%.

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 AJ57 ZHH, 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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AJ57 ZHH is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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