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DG59 UWF

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,059 mi
Last recorded152,059 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 152,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 140,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 140,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,175 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 130,190 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 130,175 miles

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

brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,326 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 105,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,617 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both rear lower bushes signs of age/wear (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both front top ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 93,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both rear lower bushes signs of age/wear (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both front top ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,220 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DG59 UWF is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG59 UWF, 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 DG59 UWF registered?

DG59 UWF is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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