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AM08 BEO

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,808 mi
Last recorded152,808 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 152,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RENEW[LEAKING] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,203 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 144,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre small cuts in outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 141,427 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 136,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,300 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,542 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,067 miles

Nearside Front inner arch area saturated in oil

Offside Rear shock is saturated on lower part of shock and rusty but no visible oil above spring cup.

bulb failure light on but all bulbs working

engine management light on

washers just reach screen (low on pressure or require topping up)

wipers split on end but clear screen ok

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,063 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 94,622 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,447 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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AM08 BEO is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AM08 BEO, 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 AM08 BEO registered?

AM08 BEO is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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