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MK09 LXL

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,494 mi
Last recorded164,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 LXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 164,494 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 161,252 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bushes pershing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 161,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bushes pershing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 158,093 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe bushes pershing

Fail 23 May 2024 158,079 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s front outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s front outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes pershing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 151,805 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 143,707 miles

n/s rear lower arm heavy rust

o/s rear lower arm heavy rust

Pass 20 May 2021 135,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 128,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 120,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 112,118 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 104,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,981 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 89,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 89,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,903 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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MK09 LXL is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK09 LXL, 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 MK09 LXL registered?

MK09 LXL is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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