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SM09 ERY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,408 mi
Last recorded165,408 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ERY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,408 miles

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

Nearside Front head light have poor aim condition

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front head light slightly damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,078 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 159,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 152,122 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,287 miles

slight creaking at o/s/f but no play or wear detected

Fail 30 Sep 2019 137,287 miles

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

slight creaking at o/s/f but no play or wear detected

Fail 13 Aug 2019 136,177 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

slight creaking noise at o/s/f suspension but no wear or play detected.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,253 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 124,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 23 Aug 2016 103,381 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

nearside front and rear tyres wearing out of shape on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,892 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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SM09 ERY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 SM09 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

SM09 ERY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is SM09 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 ERY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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