2008 Volkswagen Touran · 18,880 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2008 Volkswagen Tourans fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Touran years (18,880 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 131,576
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,880
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.3% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 41% 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 Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.7%
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.3%
- Tyres10.9%
- Brakes8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.56%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.15%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.42%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (23.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.56%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.28%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Tourans fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Touran years (18,880 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.56% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.58% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Touran shows 131,576 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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