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SV09 ZWH

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,308 mi
Last recorded108,308 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated and full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 108,308 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated and full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,275 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 90,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mount bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 61,804 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 sub frame bushes splitting and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 61,622 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking through undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot pedal needs to be manually lifted to fully release to put out warning light (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all blades worn just pass mot (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking through undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot pedal needs to be manually lifted to fully release to put out warning light (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all blades worn just pass mot (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,965 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe mounting bushes split and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking past undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking past undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear links bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,753 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 58,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,887 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,802 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,407 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 24,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,020 miles

front brake pads approx 90% worn

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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SV09 ZWH is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV09 ZWH, 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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SV09 ZWH is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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