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KU08 FWE

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 177,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 165,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 165,532 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 154,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,166 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 96,356 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 96,321 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,357 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

front wiper blades judder slightly across the windsreen

rear tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 14 May 2018 78,357 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades judder slightly across the windsreen

rear tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 26 May 2017 68,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 May 2017 68,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front flexis (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,671 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml on

Fail 19 May 2016 64,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml on

Pass 23 May 2015 59,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,513 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 48,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,957 miles

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

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

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

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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KU08 FWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU08 FWE, 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 KU08 FWE registered?

KU08 FWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is KU08 FWE safe to buy?

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