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GL59 HTT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 HTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 170,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 170,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 168,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 168,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 165,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 162,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 156,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 156,476 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 151,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 151,831 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 146,885 miles

o/s/f brake warning wire damage

Fail 23 Jan 2020 146,885 miles

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

o/s/f brake warning wire damage

Pass 22 Jan 2019 135,111 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 135,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,043 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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GL59 HTT 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 70%.

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 GL59 HTT, 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 GL59 HTT registered?

GL59 HTT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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