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AB09 TMB

2009 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,770 mi
Last recorded225,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touran90,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 TMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 225,770 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 225,763 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and aim is high - to amend this correctly £20.00 charge for each side and will need booking in for appointment only (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and aim is low - to amend this correctly £20.00 charge for each side and will need booking in for appointment only (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant level low - oil leak mist ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users misfire detected on idle so premium diesel shell - services and treatments are advised (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boost leak - smoke smell fumes vapour on hard drive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer both sides - Macpherson strut pin or bush worn noisy lock to lock play movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front position lamps dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - service brakes fluctuating slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and rear - Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges inner (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front position lamps dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - service brakes binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper lower both sides - suspension parts and components corroded slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 206,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 206,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken. (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 201,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 178,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 156,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 133,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect either wrong bulb or bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect either wrong bulb or bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,118 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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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AB09 TMB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB09 TMB, 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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AB09 TMB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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