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F26 ABS

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests39 (26 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,423 mi
Last recorded53,423 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 ABS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

26 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 53,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 197,472 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 196,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 29 May 2025 52,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 188,588 miles

Brake Pedal Slightly Soft But Met Braking Requirements

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

Offside Front Drive Shaft - 1x Bolt Missing But Drive Shaft Still Secure

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 188,361 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

tyre pressure light on the dash

Fail 6 Mar 2024 52,670 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

tyre pressure light on the dash

Pass 13 Dec 2023 181,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 181,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,048 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 51,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.7mm-legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,152 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 40,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 144,267 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing briken/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened also not allowing buckle to freely slide and remove slack (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,906 miles

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

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

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

boot not checked as full

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,906 miles

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

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

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

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

boot not checked as full

Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 125,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 125,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlight falling out (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,268 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,997 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 100,378 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken release handle broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,029 miles

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

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

fuel filter area damp

Fail 19 Jan 2017 31,023 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel filter area damp

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,406 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 24,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,769 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 17,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,294 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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F26 ABS is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F26 ABS, 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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F26 ABS is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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