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GJ09 FKT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,946 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 138,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump noisy

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,526 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 130,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 130,513 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Possible gearbox main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,280 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 126,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,406 miles

top of dip stick tube broken

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,610 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,610 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,057 miles

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

Power steering noisy and fluid level low

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,743 miles

deterioration to rear brake discs

nearside front tyre worn low on legal tread

Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

deterioration to rear brake discs

front brake pads worn low & wear to front brake discs

nearside front seat belt catch casing missing

nearside front tyre worn low on legal tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,136 miles

deterioration to rear brake discs

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & close to legal limit

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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GJ09 FKT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ09 FKT, 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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GJ09 FKT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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