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SG09 ZDF

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 ZDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 163,764 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres are close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2023 156,846 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 156,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rotten front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rotten front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

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

rusty underside

Pass 19 Aug 2022 150,355 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,830 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 145,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,620 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 138,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,816 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,809 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,952 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 72,232 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2013 59,132 miles

gas test measurement too clean for reading

Pass 24 May 2012 43,933 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

smoke test not possible, emmisions too clean

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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SG09 ZDF is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG09 ZDF, 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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SG09 ZDF is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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