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MR51 HRT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 HRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,078 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 140,078 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,633 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 123,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Nearside inner and outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front trye wearing inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Rear tryes worn inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,237 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Nearside inner and outer sill surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front trye wearing inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Rear tryes worn inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,348 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner both sills corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2018 92,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner both sills corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,992 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 84,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,116 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,516 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 41,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,883 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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MR51 HRT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MR51 HRT, 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 MR51 HRT registered?

MR51 HRT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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