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FJ09 LYD

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,419 mi
Last recorded95,419 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,238 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 90,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 87,758 miles

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

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 Apr 2023 87,756 miles

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

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

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 Apr 2022 86,065 miles

front cradle bushes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,052 miles

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

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

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

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

front cradle bushes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,794 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 82,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2018 70,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,917 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015
Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 25,026 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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FJ09 LYD is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,198cc petrol 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 FJ09 LYD, 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 FJ09 LYD registered?

FJ09 LYD is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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