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SJ59 YTY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,911 mi
Last recorded160,911 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 YTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 160,911 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe bushes all perishing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator o, pads all ok

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2023 160,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working on boot hatch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe bushes all perishing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator o, pads all ok

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 152,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

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

Fail 29 May 2020 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,927 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,788 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,625 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,186 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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SJ59 YTY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ59 YTY, 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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SJ59 YTY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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