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SM59 POU

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 POU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,592 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,199 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,487 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,856 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,072 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyre worn

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2018 67,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,027 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 63,027 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2016 56,928 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,907 miles

engine covers, cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,515 miles

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r road wheel inner rim has been repaired

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 27,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM59 POU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 POU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM59 POU registered?

SM59 POU is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is SM59 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 POU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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