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M5 HRJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Grease around cv boot, track rod end and suspension.

Fail 9 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Grease around cv boot, track rod end and suspension.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,641 miles

rear lower suspension arms corroded

slight oil leak

front sub frame bushes slightly worn

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2024 123,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front sub frame bushes slightly worn

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear lower suspension arms corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside small chip on wind screen

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside small chip on wind screen

Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,208 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged inscure ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,862 miles

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

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 104,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,000 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,951 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear nearside tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 77,699 miles

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

Minor damage to windscreen

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

Rear nearside tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,700 miles

rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 40,717 miles

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

emissions to clean to regsister

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,790 miles

front discs lipped and scored

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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M5 HRJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M5 HRJ, 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 M5 HRJ registered?

M5 HRJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is M5 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 HRJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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