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PM51 BEN

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM51 BEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,947 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,975 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective orange lamp illuminated, no faults found with brake pads, brake fluid level, or brake wear indicators. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,900 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PM51 BEN is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black 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 PM51 BEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM51 BEN registered?

PM51 BEN is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is PM51 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM51 BEN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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