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FJ09 MUV

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 MUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,881 miles

All subframe bushes split/perished

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All subframe bushes split/perished

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 130,486 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front antiroll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wishbones corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 130,412 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle damaged Middle rear seat belt buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front antiroll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wishbones corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,227 miles

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,602 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Jul 2021 101,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,217 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 75,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,668 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,079 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 21,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MUV is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ09 MUV, 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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FJ09 MUV is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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