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SW09 UPM

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,438 mi
Last recorded134,438 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 UPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 134,438 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 134,438 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 133,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,830 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,830 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 80,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,346 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2017 67,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,314 miles

baby seat in rear could not fully check belt

park brake is very poor

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,531 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,150 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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SW09 UPM is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW09 UPM, 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 SW09 UPM registered?

SW09 UPM is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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