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KN59 RWE

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 RWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 146,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel covered with trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill covered with trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,250 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 117,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,868 miles

Emission pass 0.00, oil temp measured, plate limit applied 0.60

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 94,608 miles

Diesel emissions passed 0.00K T/C Electronic device was used

Front Windscreen is chipped in A zone swept area under 10mm

Fail 14 Apr 2020 94,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL, 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions passed 0.00K T/C Electronic device was used

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,783 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Front windscreen is chipped in A zone swept area under 10mm

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,716 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres wearing low

emissions 0.00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,941 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,375 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,375 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,314 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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KN59 RWE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black 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 KN59 RWE, 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 KN59 RWE registered?

KN59 RWE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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