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VN09 VKO

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,945 mi
Last recorded145,945 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 VKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,945 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 143,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Fail 4 Jan 2024 142,026 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

underguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,361 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,590 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 123,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,081 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,466 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,545 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,545 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,922 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,795 miles

Windscreen chipped

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 VKO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

VN09 VKO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is VN09 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 VKO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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