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SC59 APY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 49,854 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 49,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 49,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 49,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,962 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 45,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,142 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,502 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 21,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2017 11,067 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 9,882 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 7,172 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 7,172 miles

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

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

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)

Tyre size : 275/45y 19 (108)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 5,049 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 4,172 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 3,453 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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SC59 APY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC59 APY, 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 SC59 APY registered?

SC59 APY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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