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KN59 RXG

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,732 mi
Last recorded104,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,732 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,995 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 102,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe burst (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,091 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 101,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,043 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 101,042 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,592 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,535 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,535 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front left tyre on 1.6mm of tread

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,532 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen

Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,957 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,691 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,691 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,793 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake pads approx 90% worn

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 RXG is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN59 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

KN59 RXG is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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