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FL09 ZXB

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,883 mi
Last recorded131,883 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ZXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 131,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 120,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 120,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,789 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2021 93,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 76,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,423 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,880 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,229 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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FL09 ZXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL09 ZXB, 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 FL09 ZXB registered?

FL09 ZXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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