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R6 MHU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,334 mi
Last recorded147,334 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 147,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 130,692 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 125,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS UPPER (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 111,701 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER

Offside Front EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER

Fail 23 Dec 2020 111,621 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER

Offside Front EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER

Pass 11 May 2019 79,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pump sounds noisy which may indicate the need for service and/or repair.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 73,707 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pump sounds noisy which may indicate the need for service and/or repair.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 47,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,719 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished.

Both rear tyres wearing their inner edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,935 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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R6 MHU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R6 MHU, 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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R6 MHU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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