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FP59 YXL

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 YXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 133,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 133,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 129,062 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 129,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 128,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 124,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,701 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 120,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 113,626 miles

Both off side and near side outer sills behind sill covers are corroded

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 24 Jun 2022 113,626 miles

Both off side and near side outer sills behind sill covers are corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 107,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,524 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,215 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 49,613 miles

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

vehicle smoke emissions too clean to measure

Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,415 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle smoke emissions too clean to measure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,271 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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FP59 YXL is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP59 YXL, 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 FP59 YXL registered?

FP59 YXL is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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