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MT59 XFV

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,272 mi
Last recorded180,272 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 180,272 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 172,543 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some led's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 165,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 158,881 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,014 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,322 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,330 miles

Central exhaust joiner clamp rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,739 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,083 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,686 miles

nsr / osr tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,328 miles

No emissions print out due to low emissions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 51,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFV is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

MT59 XFV is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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