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BU59 YXK

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,138 mi
Last recorded210,138 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 210,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,111 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 123,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 112,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 82,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 72,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect showing no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 58,779 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,916 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 15,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,384 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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BU59 YXK 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 75%.

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 BU59 YXK, 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 BU59 YXK registered?

BU59 YXK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BU59 YXK safe to buy?

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