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SM09 BXP

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 121,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 118,893 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sill edges corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 116,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 115,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 113,456 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2023 113,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn at inner edge of tread

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2022 106,353 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 99,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,272 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 95,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,925 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 79,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 79,927 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 72,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 66,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 44,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 44,068 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,021 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,202 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 May 2012 28,202 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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SM09 BXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM09 BXP, 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 SM09 BXP registered?

SM09 BXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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