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AD59 VMA

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,164 mi
Last recorded189,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 189,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 171,188 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 171,114 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes and both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension and plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 171,113 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes and both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension and plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 167,346 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight coolant leak from auxiliary heater pipes

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,249 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,844 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 142,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 135,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,361 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,021 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,499 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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AD59 VMA is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD59 VMA, 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 AD59 VMA registered?

AD59 VMA is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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