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MT59 RSX

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,654 mi
Last recorded146,654 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 RSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 146,654 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 146,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,331 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 112,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,124 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,446 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 96,446 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,368 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 74,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play from within boot

Pass 28 Dec 2017 58,401 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,220 miles

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

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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MT59 RSX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT59 RSX, 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 MT59 RSX registered?

MT59 RSX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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