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DG09 YTE

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 127,147 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 127,040 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 120,398 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut within the tread close to cords 275 45 R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge 275 45 R 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut within the tread close to cords 275 45 R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge 275 45 R 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 115,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage to mirror and repeater lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 115,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage to mirror and repeater lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 112,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

dip stick tube broken at top

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,659 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions

Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 857,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,889 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 78,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,399 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,048 miles

Front brake discs are corroded and scored

Rear brake discs are corroded and scored

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,103 miles

all wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG09 YTE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG09 YTE, 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 DG09 YTE registered?

DG09 YTE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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