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L8 HDD

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,712 mi
Last recorded185,712 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 185,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING HOUSING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING HOUSING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 166,922 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,457 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 158,001 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,186 miles

brake pad wear indicater light on pads look ok

Fail 21 Nov 2022 148,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working come on when headlight tapped recomend bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear indicater light on pads look ok

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,310 miles

Front Brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,513 miles

all tyres 5yrs old

n/s/f and both rears 3mm -255/55/18v

screen scratched on n/s by wiper blade

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,428 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

all tyres 5yrs old

n/s/f and both rears 3mm -255/55/18v

screen scratched on n/s by wiper blade

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,896 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,120 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,488 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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L8 HDD is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 88,077 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 L8 HDD, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L8 HDD is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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