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VO09 HMK

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,299 mi
Last recorded144,299 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 HMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 144,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,204 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 142,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,098 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2024 136,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

power steering low

underside and components have age related corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2023 131,426 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and fouling suspension dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and fouling suspension dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

power steering low

underside and components have age related corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 117,054 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,464 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

parking brake pedal slightly sticking but operating satisfactorily

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,136 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,215 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,531 miles

tyres all round on 3mm approx

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,509 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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VO09 HMK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO09 HMK, 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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VO09 HMK is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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