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KU59 VPJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

232,222 mi
Last recorded232,222 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 VPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 232,222 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 225,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 221,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 215,596 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 215,596 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 206,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 202,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 202,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 196,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 179,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 167,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 139,527 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,260 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 113,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,794 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,098 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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KU59 VPJ 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 KU59 VPJ, 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 KU59 VPJ registered?

KU59 VPJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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