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LY59 CWO

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,595 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 95,097 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,758 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,758 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 82,555 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 73,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,878 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 59,878 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,436 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,534 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated, no damage yet to cords

Fail 1 Dec 2015 32,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated, no damage yet to cords

Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,603 miles

Offside rear tyre worn and deteriorated.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 26,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre worn and deteriorated.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 20,865 miles

both front tyres uneven wear but still 3/4 tread patten

Fail 10 Dec 2013 20,865 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear but still 3/4 tread patten

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

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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LY59 CWO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY59 CWO, 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 LY59 CWO registered?

LY59 CWO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LY59 CWO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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