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ST09 YLM

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,475 mi
Last recorded77,475 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 YLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 77,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,332 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 25,332 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 25,218 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,258 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 24,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 23,233 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 23,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 22,248 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak at nearside front wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 22,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak at nearside front wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 20,299 miles

Nearside Front minor coolant leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 May 2017 18,343 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2017 18,343 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 May 2016 16,785 miles

offside front tyre cracked

rear tyres cracked

several LED's not working at high level brake light

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,095 miles

front and rear tyres cracked

several LED's not working at high level brake light

Pass 19 May 2014 12,523 miles

front tyres wearing low and badly cracked

rear tyres badly cracked

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 24 May 2013 10,773 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 9,046 miles

front and rear tyres cracked at tread and sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2012 9,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front and rear tyres cracked at tread and sidewalls

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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ST09 YLM is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST09 YLM, 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 ST09 YLM registered?

ST09 YLM is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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