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FV59 MKE

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,722 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 135,633 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 131,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 131,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,994 miles

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

both rear tyres worn/ badly worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2023 127,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn/ badly worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,043 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn/ badly worn inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2022 123,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

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

offside rear tyre worn/ badly worn inner edge

one of 2 position lamps not working nearside rear

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,354 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 119,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,593 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,485 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2019 106,504 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 106,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 101,342 miles

brake pad wear light lit

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 16 May 2018 101,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

brake pad wear light lit

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2017 95,444 miles

parking brake performance only just better than minimum required.

Pass 16 May 2016 87,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 87,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,019 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,019 miles

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

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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FV59 MKE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FV59 MKE, 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 FV59 MKE registered?

FV59 MKE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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