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AJ57 ZHM

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 142,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light - suspect bulb fitted wrong way around (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wrong mirror glass fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wrong mirror glass fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

offside windscreen washer jet poor - but still providing sufficient liquid

Pass 15 May 2023 133,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 132,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 132,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 129,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 125,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,276 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,472 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 5 Mar 2015 151,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 148,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf fog light holed and cracked

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,384 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,872 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 ZHM is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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