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VO59 BZD

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 154,563 miles

bonnet stays inoperative

engine oil low

front and rear number plates poor condition

major oil leak

off side front tyre worn almost to limits / cords inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2026 154,563 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet stays inoperative

engine oil low

front and rear number plates poor condition

major oil leak

off side front tyre worn almost to limits / cords inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2025 146,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 146,342 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever (1.1.6 (d))

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 22 Jan 2024 139,529 miles

exhaust leak detected around manifold / turbo area

handbrake tell tale warning light stays on

off side headlamp lense poor condition

oil leak

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,391 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 120,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 103,090 miles

no oil on dipstick topped up to carry out emissions inspection

oil leak visable from underside

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,634 miles

fuel filter not fitted correctly in mounting bracket, could chafe through in time

handbrake light sometimes stays on

near side rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

very bad oil leak (under side covered)

Fail 8 Jan 2019 94,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel filter not fitted correctly in mounting bracket, could chafe through in time

handbrake light sometimes stays on

near side rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

very bad oil leak (under side covered)

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,247 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,326 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,326 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,580 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,004 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,257 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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VO59 BZD is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VO59 BZD, 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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VO59 BZD is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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