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LS09 RVK

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,585 mi
Last recorded146,585 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 RVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 146,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 146,585 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested park brake lever missing (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 126,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,340 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 90,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,849 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,849 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering fluid low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,563 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 33,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Aug 2012 29,956 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 RVK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc 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 LS09 RVK, 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 LS09 RVK registered?

LS09 RVK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LS09 RVK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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