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FWW 263M

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,451 mi
Last recorded144,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 263M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 135,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,700 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 122,677 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front 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 26 May 2021 112,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread has damage

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage 275..45..19

Fail 5 Jan 2021 111,063 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread has damage

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage 275..45..19

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,650 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,200 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,479 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 72,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear registration plate bulb dim

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 61,508 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear registration plate bulb dim

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,781 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,436 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 41,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,684 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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FWW 263M is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWW 263M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWW 263M registered?

FWW 263M is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is FWW 263M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 263M shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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