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SA09 VRG

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,034 mi
Last recorded176,034 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 176,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 159,446 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 155,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 147,474 miles

Centre prop seal weeping grease

Front subframe bushes split

Rear subframe and arms corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 147,474 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Centre prop seal weeping grease

Front subframe bushes split

Rear discs corroded

Rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 143,531 miles

Centre prop joint has small leak of grease

Minor oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2019 143,525 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp not secure and moving (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Centre prop joint has signs of small leak of grease

NSF Tyre very worn - close to showing cord

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 134,734 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 115,962 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,034 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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SA09 VRG is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver 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 SA09 VRG, 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 SA09 VRG registered?

SA09 VRG is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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