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SP09 XLY

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,622 mi
Last recorded148,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 XLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 127,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 125,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front brake caliper damp, no visible leak, brake test readings good

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,793 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 103,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,245 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,096 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,816 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,122 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,612 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lamp unit cover cracked

Slight movement both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 29,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP09 XLY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP09 XLY, 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 SP09 XLY registered?

SP09 XLY is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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