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AJ59 UMZ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,032 mi
Last recorded166,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 166,032 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 166,023 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 161,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 161,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 131,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 126,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,740 miles

Brake fluid and power steering fluid low,both above min level .No vis any leaks

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 corners with corrosion on ferrules and slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os pipe unions to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and from intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe unions to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,362 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 109,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,331 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 May 2018 89,810 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,824 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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AJ59 UMZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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 AJ59 UMZ, 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 AJ59 UMZ registered?

AJ59 UMZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is AJ59 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 UMZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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