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T555 SKT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,042 mi
Last recorded164,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 SKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,042 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 164,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 158,299 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 158,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 143,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,689 miles

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

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

underbody sealant applied

Fail 3 Jan 2022 129,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,740 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 126,740 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,047 miles

twin 7 pin sockets fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,317 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,883 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,084 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,036 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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T555 SKT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T555 SKT, 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 T555 SKT registered?

T555 SKT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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