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SY09 RPO

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,008 mi
Last recorded182,008 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 RPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 182,008 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 164,440 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear boot floor corroded

secondary dpf welded smoke test passed

Fail 16 Jan 2024 164,355 miles

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. underside corroded and holed showing empty dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arm poor and corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor corroded and both inner strut towers poor / corroded heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,868 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,291 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 84,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 May 2013 52,938 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 52,938 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 38,443 miles

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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SY09 RPO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY09 RPO, 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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SY09 RPO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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