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LR09 VLE

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 153,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 140,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak ? undertrays obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 125,458 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn away 255/55r18 109y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn away (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak ? undertrays obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,053 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 109,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 101,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,789 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,237 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,563 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 72,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,117 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,620 miles

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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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LR09 VLE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR09 VLE, 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 LR09 VLE registered?

LR09 VLE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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