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VN09 GYP

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 GYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 139,117 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,510 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips out of swept area in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 127,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips out of swept area in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 111,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,402 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,402 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,157 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,878 miles

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

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

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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VN09 GYP is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VN09 GYP, 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 VN09 GYP registered?

VN09 GYP is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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