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AJ58 YCW

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,685 mi
Last recorded210,685 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 210,685 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 210,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 207,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 203,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 191,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 179,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 163,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 158,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,317 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,152 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 115,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,820 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,249 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in outer wall which is not through to cords

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,249 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in outer wall which is not through to cords

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,810 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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AJ58 YCW is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Black 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 AJ58 YCW, 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 AJ58 YCW registered?

AJ58 YCW is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is AJ58 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 YCW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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