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BN09 ZZE

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ZZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 131,538 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on brake discs due to standing

Fail 22 Nov 2023 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on brake discs due to standing

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,716 miles

emissions to weak to record

Fail 23 Dec 2021 116,716 miles

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

emissions to weak to record

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,679 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,980 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 107,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 103,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,790 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking

nsf tyre bald outer edge and age cracking

osf tyre bald and blistered far inner edge and age cracked

rear seats folded away

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,188 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre perished/cracked on tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,675 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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BN09 ZZE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc 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 BN09 ZZE, 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 BN09 ZZE registered?

BN09 ZZE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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