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LK09 LFX

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

304,415 mi
Last recorded304,415 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 304,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 304,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 287,664 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 267,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 267,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bulb warning lamp on

corrosion on suspension components

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 247,497 miles

Nearside headlamp faded

bulb warning on / headlamp bend function

corrosion on suspension components

covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 229,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 214,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Fail 4 Nov 2020 214,998 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Pass 8 May 2019 191,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 166,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Fail 4 Apr 2018 166,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Pass 10 Mar 2017 150,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Fail 10 Mar 2017 150,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 117,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,246 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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LK09 LFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK09 LFX, 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 LK09 LFX registered?

LK09 LFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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