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VK09 HVE

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,631 mi
Last recorded155,631 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 155,631 miles

slight condensation in headlamps

Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,151 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 144,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 138,460 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,268 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 132,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 126,704 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner sections perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,404 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut inner sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut inner sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,842 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,776 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,329 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 73,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,766 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 64,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,987 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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VK09 HVE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK09 HVE, 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 VK09 HVE registered?

VK09 HVE is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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