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GJ09 ZZY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 112,019 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 112,019 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 112,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 103,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 97,264 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 97,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 89,723 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 89,716 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 77,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 77,157 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 67,827 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,055 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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,595 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack/ perish and small cuts

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/perish and covered in grease

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear suspension coil spring and rear anitoll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,282 miles

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear suspension coil spring and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,149 miles

nearside front suspension top ball joint slight movement

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,778 miles

nearside front suspension top ball joint slight movement

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,167 miles

nearside front tyre tread outer sidewall small cuts

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,754 miles

All tyres, starting to crack on side walls and tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,933 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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GJ09 ZZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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