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LS09 RUJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 RUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount near shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,160 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 106,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,976 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres have splits/cracking in tread

Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres have splits/cracking in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have kerb damage

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre has shallow splits on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,037 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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LS09 RUJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS09 RUJ, 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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LS09 RUJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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