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MS53 JLT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS53 JLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 91,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,249 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 83,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,088 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 77,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,116 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 66,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear seats are folded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,130 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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MS53 JLT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MS53 JLT, 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 MS53 JLT registered?

MS53 JLT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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