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ML59 HKB

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,788 mi
Last recorded159,788 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 159,788 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower fuel tank straps rusty

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides suspension arms / links rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 159,788 miles

Central Front Lower Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position free up catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury light cluster damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower fuel tank straps rusty

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides suspension arms / links rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 154,286 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 154,274 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage likely to become detached nut losese (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 147,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,404 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 137,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 102,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 96,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 87,368 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 81,863 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 70,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 70,054 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,656 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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ML59 HKB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML59 HKB, 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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ML59 HKB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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