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DN09 FMU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 139,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 135,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 128,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 117,831 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 117,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,299 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,849 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted .

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,513 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,454 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,243 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 27,243 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DN09 FMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN09 FMU, 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 DN09 FMU registered?

DN09 FMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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The MOT history for DN09 FMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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