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RE09 SWO

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,623 mi
Last recorded90,623 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 SWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,113 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 67,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,910 miles

All four brake disc's lipped

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Fail 9 Sep 2017 63,910 miles

All four brake disc's lipped

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside & Offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 59,479 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,317 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,243 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 43,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 53,250 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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RE09 SWO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE09 SWO, 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 RE09 SWO registered?

RE09 SWO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is RE09 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 SWO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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