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DE09 SMU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,090 mi
Last recorded101,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 101,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,784 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 96,887 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 96,769 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe on engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,238 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,238 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Central Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake insecure both front brake flexis (1.1.21 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 92,584 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 89,255 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,860 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 74,815 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,818 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,367 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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DE09 SMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE09 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

DE09 SMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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