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G26 RME

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 RME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 118,385 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,238 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 115,237 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 111,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 111,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,566 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 107,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Indicators both flashing when only one selected (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,997 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 103,990 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,817 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,120 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,017 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 42,017 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G26 RME 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 G26 RME, 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 G26 RME registered?

G26 RME is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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