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AJ57 ZNK

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,589 mi
Last recorded145,589 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 145,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 have slight cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 138,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 127,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 121,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,026 miles

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,044 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,050 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZNK is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNK, 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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What year was AJ57 ZNK registered?

AJ57 ZNK is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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