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BJ59 JSY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,067 mi
Last recorded142,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 JSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 142,067 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 141,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,319 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,734 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,734 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,102 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2012 40,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 40,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ59 JSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ59 JSY, 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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BJ59 JSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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