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RT02 WAG

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT02 WAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 137,251 miles

All underside suspension / bushes etc. are very corroded and perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area behind suspension leg very corroded + full of mud, but could see any holes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sills are very corroded, but has sill covers fitted.

Nearside parking brake effort is quite low compared to o/s

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area behind suspension leg very corroded + full of mud, but could see any holes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sills are very corroded + weak, visible hole in sill about half way across but not in a prescribed area. *Sill covers are fitted*

Oil leak, but undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2025 130,176 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 130,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,225 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,488 miles

front sub frame bushes are getting poor

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SIDE CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 69,501 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,362 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,179 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,357 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RT02 WAG is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RT02 WAG, 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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RT02 WAG is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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