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DE09 SDY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,019 mi
Last recorded136,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 136,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 123,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 116,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,042 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 110,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,228 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 103,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,750 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,550 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,810 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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DE09 SDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE09 SDY, 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 DE09 SDY registered?

DE09 SDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is DE09 SDY safe to buy?

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