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EJ09 BXU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 138,263 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45 r19 108y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/45 r19 108y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 108,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45 r19 108y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/45 r19 108y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,912 miles

offside indicator repeater inopprative main indicators seen from the side

Pass 30 Dec 2021 48,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inside edge and has cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 48,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inside edge and has cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 47,390 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 47,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer tyre has wall damage

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 44,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has damage .

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has damage .

Pass 11 May 2018 40,266 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 37,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,983 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary

Fail 24 May 2016 33,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary

Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads 65-70% worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,829 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 28,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,463 miles

ADVICE nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,087 miles

advice nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

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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EJ09 BXU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ09 BXU, 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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EJ09 BXU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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