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HG09 VST

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,169 mi
Last recorded129,169 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 129,168 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,444 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 121,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 117,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,472 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 104,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,583 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 91,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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HG09 VST is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG09 VST, 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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HG09 VST is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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