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ML09 ZNF

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,247 mi
Last recorded180,247 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 ZNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 180,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 180,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 175,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight beam patterns just visiable

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 16 Oct 2024 175,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight beam patterns just visiable

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2023 172,195 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake pads close to wear sensor

Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,166 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,173 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 150,674 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,768 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 136,211 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 135,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 97,164 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 75,275 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,229 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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ML09 ZNF is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML09 ZNF, 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 ML09 ZNF registered?

ML09 ZNF is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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