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A3 PSL

2009 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,590 mi
Last recorded168,590 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touran90,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 168,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 168,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 163,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 155,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 155,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,906 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 141,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 130,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,213 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,190 miles

Nearside Rear water ingress in light unit

Offside Rear bump stop split

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,443 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,013 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,735 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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A3 PSL is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 90,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 PSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 PSL registered?

A3 PSL is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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