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YR08 LYN

2015 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

89,753 mi
Last recorded89,753 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Touareg61,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 LYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,915 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 87,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,894 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,720 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 67,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,440 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 40,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,112 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,938 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 25,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 54,419 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 48,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below half worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR08 LYN is a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 61,231 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 YR08 LYN, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR08 LYN registered?

YR08 LYN is a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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