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GY09 PYU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,423 mi
Last recorded77,423 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 PYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,423 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension component corroded.

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))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,768 miles

General underbody corrosion to rear suspension components and subframe.

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

Pass 17 May 2024 74,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 74,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 73,464 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim weak/poor

Offside Front headlamp aim weak/poor

non genuine fuel cap fitted but sealing and locking ok

Pass 11 May 2022 71,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 69,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 68,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,664 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,664 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,887 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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GY09 PYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY09 PYU, 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 GY09 PYU registered?

GY09 PYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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