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R50 TEN

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 TEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 148,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 145,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,380 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 142,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 136,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 132,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 126,277 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 124,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,020 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 113,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,612 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,096 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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R50 TEN is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R50 TEN, 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 R50 TEN registered?

R50 TEN is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is R50 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 TEN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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