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PF59 WHJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 WHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 162,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge at 1.6mm 2555518 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 2mm 2555518 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from front and central section

Pass 11 Jul 2025 139,795 miles

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

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

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 124,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 87,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 83,435 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,213 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,630 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012

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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PF59 WHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF59 WHJ, 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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PF59 WHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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