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LT09 RXK

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 RXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 137,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just starting to seperate. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 137,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just starting to seperate. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 131,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 131,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,373 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 118,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,513 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,517 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 54,407 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise EML light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,720 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

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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LT09 RXK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc 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 LT09 RXK, 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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LT09 RXK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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