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AU59 XUS

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,015 mi
Last recorded133,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,015 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 133,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,572 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 124,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 113,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,636 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 102,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,765 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,113 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,189 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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AU59 XUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 XUS, 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 AU59 XUS registered?

AU59 XUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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