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ML59 TSX

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,274 mi
Last recorded184,274 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 TSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 184,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 162,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,235 miles

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

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

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

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,079 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))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 108,079 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))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,359 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,600 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,584 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,830 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,587 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,489 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,205 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,816 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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ML59 TSX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSX, 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 ML59 TSX registered?

ML59 TSX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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