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MT59 RSZ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,391 mi
Last recorded113,391 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 RSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 113,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,888 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 88,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,640 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 78,639 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,475 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 70,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,547 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,552 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,987 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 RSZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT59 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

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

Is MT59 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 RSZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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