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PK09 ZWD

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

138,634 mi
Last recorded138,634 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 ZWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,634 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 138,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 129,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

park brake travel

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all brake pipes.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 129,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe perished. (3.5 (a))

park brake travel

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all brake pipes.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,700 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 122,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 107,249 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - still legal tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

horn makes a sound which is just acceptable

parking brake achieved 16% efficiency - minimum requirement

Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - still legal tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge - still just legal - tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

horn makes a sound which is just acceptable

parking brake achieved 16% efficiency - minimum requirement

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,586 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 95,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,317 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated stuck on floor (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,886 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,749 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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PK09 ZWD is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PK09 ZWD, 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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PK09 ZWD is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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