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GY59 LUB

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,171 mi
Last recorded124,171 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 LUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 124,171 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,709 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 118,613 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,380 miles

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

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

brake wear indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 14 Aug 2019 109,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

brake wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,508 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,212 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,211 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,923 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,673 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,358 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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GY59 LUB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY59 LUB, 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 GY59 LUB registered?

GY59 LUB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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