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FX09 YZR

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,901 mi
Last recorded147,901 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 147,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 147,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 136,878 miles

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

Offside handbrake performance low

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

Rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 136,878 miles

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

Offside handbrake performance low

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

Rear various suspension components corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2024 131,662 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,811 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 123,811 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,958 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean for test result

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 83,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,756 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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FX09 YZR is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX09 YZR, 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 FX09 YZR registered?

FX09 YZR is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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