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BT09 SHJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,658 mi
Last recorded221,658 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 221,658 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 221,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside silencer pipe clamp broken

park brake effiecency only just achieved

Pass 24 Sep 2021 214,292 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 214,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 209,297 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 209,296 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 200,905 miles

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2018 190,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 180,779 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 166,574 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers fitted

foot brake travel slightly high

nearside rear tyre tread damage (cuts )

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 144,385 miles

advise adjustment to parking brake

brake pad warning light on dash

nail in nearside front

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,970 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT09 SHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 BT09 SHJ, 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 BT09 SHJ registered?

BT09 SHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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