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EJ59 SXA

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,073 mi
Last recorded188,073 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 SXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 188,073 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 188,073 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 174,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 168,859 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 168,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 149,383 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 149,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,064 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,941 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 66,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,938 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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EJ59 SXA is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ59 SXA, 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 EJ59 SXA registered?

EJ59 SXA is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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