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VU09 WNB

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,370 mi
Last recorded144,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 WNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 144,370 miles

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

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 2 Jan 2026 142,795 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe bushes perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2025 142,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached incorrectly fitted (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Subframe bushes perishing

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe bushes perishing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe rear bushes perishing

Nearside Rear light damp inside

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,370 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

fuel tank mounting corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

fuel tank mounting corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,102 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner alloy wheel has been repaired/ welded

Nearside Rear Inner alloy wheel has been repaired/ welded

Offside Front Inner alloy wheel has been repaired/ welded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,401 miles

rear tyres perished in tread

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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VU09 WNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU09 WNB, 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 VU09 WNB registered?

VU09 WNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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