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NL09 PVT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,948 mi
Last recorded153,948 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 PVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 153,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,293 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,114 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,985 miles

Front Oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,883 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,390 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,390 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,306 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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NL09 PVT 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 71.4%.

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 NL09 PVT, 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 NL09 PVT registered?

NL09 PVT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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