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SO59 BHJ

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,168 mi
Last recorded127,168 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2026 127,168 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate inscription missing front and rear (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 106,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 101,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 94,556 miles

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

both sill repairs have been covered in treatment

Fail 19 Aug 2023 94,501 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play in front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,846 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2020 76,846 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both sides tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,209 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,970 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 69,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,254 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,803 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 60,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,747 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SO59 BHJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 88,077 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 SO59 BHJ, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO59 BHJ registered?

SO59 BHJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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