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OY59 HLJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,172 mi
Last recorded220,172 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 220,172 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides)(Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 220,167 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides)(Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 127,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 127,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 196,932 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 181,705 miles

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 181,705 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 106,403 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,875 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,755 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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OY59 HLJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY59 HLJ, 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 OY59 HLJ registered?

OY59 HLJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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