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AO09 CWU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,790 mi
Last recorded157,790 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 157,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 153,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 149,394 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 148,643 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,574 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,513 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,992 miles

engine warning light on

prop shaft has excessive movement in centre bearing

Pass 22 May 2015 52,655 miles

unable to complete smoke test, no peak detected

Pass 15 May 2014 42,883 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,488 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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AO09 CWU 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 88.2%.

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 AO09 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 CWU registered?

AO09 CWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AO09 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 CWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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