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VK09 MVT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,066 mi
Last recorded151,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 151,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 151,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 140,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 140,619 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 129,921 miles

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 108,575 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 108,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,577 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,317 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 85,953 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,794 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 66,926 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 66,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MVT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

VK09 MVT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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