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V5 MKJ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,439 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 100,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,909 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,876 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,000 miles

Front innerwings/ chassis area corroded n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

body sills corroded n/s and o/s

corrosion evident underside, suspension components, etc

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 82,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 82,951 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2017 73,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,347 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 70,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,760 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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V5 MKJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V5 MKJ, 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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V5 MKJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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