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AB09 WAT

2009 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touran90,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 WAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 147,699 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 144,442 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 140,324 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,154 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 133,154 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,116 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 112,116 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 103,749 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emmissions too clean to register

under tray fitted obscuring

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,111 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 86,111 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 6 Dec 2014 69,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 WAT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WAT, 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 WAT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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