Fair
Valid to 7 Feb 2027
Expires in 5 months
179,051 mi
≈ 184,207 today
8 of 15
53% pass rate
61,038
66% of peak (2026 Q1)
What this car's MOT record says, in plain English.
This 2008 Volkswagen Touran has a valid MOT until 2027, but its history is marked by significant mechanical wear and three dangerous defects recorded in the last five years. The car has very high mileage, sitting in the top 10% for similar vehicles, yet the mileage record is consistent with no signs of tampering. While the latest test was passed, it carries seven advisories and minor defects that suggest ongoing suspension and tyre issues. The recurring nature of these faults indicates a vehicle that requires regular attention and potentially costly repairs.
Owning this car will likely involve frequent visits to a mechanic for suspension and tyre replacements due to the recurring issues and high mileage. You should budget for immediate repairs to address the minor defects and advisories from the latest MOT, as well as investigate the history of the dangerous defects.
Red: dig deeper. Amber: worth asking about. Green: good signs.
3 dangerous defects in 5 years
Check exactly what was repaired and ask for receipts.
3 issues keep coming back
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Very high mileage for its age
Higher than 90% of similar cars.
7 advisories on the latest MOT
Budget for upcoming work, or use them to negotiate.
Mileage record is consistent
21 readings, always going up.
Every odometer reading recorded at an MOT.
Problems noted at more than one annual MOT.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Defects grouped by vehicle system using the MOT inspection manual.
Suspension & axles
10 recent · similar cars fail here 21%Wheels & tyres
2 recent · similar cars fail here 10%Lights & electrics
2 recent · similar cars fail here 16%Body, structure & corrosion
1.5 recent · similar cars fail here 14%Brakes
1 recent · similar cars fail here 6%Exhaust, emissions & leaks
Nothing recent · similar cars fail here 11%Visibility & wipers
Nothing recent · similar cars fail here 8%Seat belts & other equipment
Nothing recent · similar cars fail here 3%Steering
Nothing recent · similar cars fail here 3%Compared with 715 MOTs of 2008 petrol Volkswagen Tourans in 2024 (DVSA anonymised data).
Typical mileage for similar cars: 107,914 miles
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
11.5%
Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
5.9%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
5.7%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction
5.0%
Coil spring: fractured or broken
4.6%
21 tests · 56 advisories · 4 dangerous defects
4 Feb 2026
179,051 miles
4 Feb 2025
160,428 miles
3 Feb 2024
158,065 miles
3 Feb 2024
158,065 miles
8 Feb 2023
154,607 miles
13 Apr 2022
154,397 miles
Every car starts at 100. Points come off for the things below, and nothing else. The score describes the MOT record, not the car in front of you.
-16
Dangerous defects
3 dangerous defects recorded in the last 5 years.
-1
First-time pass rate
Passed first time in 8 of 15 MOTs (53%), against 55% for similar cars.
-12
Recurring issues
3 issues advised repeatedly and still present at the latest MOT.
-5
Very high mileage
Mileage is in the top 10% for similar cars of this age.
-7
Advisories on latest MOT
7 advisory or minor defects on the latest MOT.