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LS09 VSZ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 VSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Washer jet just hitting screen

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Head lamp beam pattern just visible.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,105 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 Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 86,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,188 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 76,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,885 miles

Damage to nsf side wall tyre

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

Oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,564 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 37,657 miles

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

Horn weak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,387 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 VSZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS09 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

LS09 VSZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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