2008 Volkswagen Touareg · 5,920 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2008 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 35% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Touareg years (5,920 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 35%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 131,902
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,920
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.7% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Suspension13.5%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Seat belts and airbags3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.46%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.03%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.69%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (4.85%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 35% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Touareg years (5,920 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.08% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.46% of tests), position lamp not working (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Touareg shows 131,902 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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