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M88 XYT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,640 mi
Last recorded213,640 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 XYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 213,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 213,640 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,952 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 101,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,928 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,928 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

disc corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,681 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,681 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,128 miles

no emmissions blip detected

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

no emmissions blip detected

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,229 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 74,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,880 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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M88 XYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 M88 XYT, 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 M88 XYT registered?

M88 XYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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