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596 BFR

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,434 mi
Last recorded105,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration596 BFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to warning wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Working surfaces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside of vehicle inner sills and rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,659 miles

Headlight pattern very poor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,427 miles

em light on

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

em light on

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,407 miles

all tyres close to limits

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,515 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,288 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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596 BFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 596 BFR, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 596 BFR registered?

596 BFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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