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VU59 LPZ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,020 mi
Last recorded173,020 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 173,020 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 169,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 161,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 127,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 99,142 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2019 99,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,699 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,947 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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VU59 LPZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU59 LPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU59 LPZ registered?

VU59 LPZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is VU59 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 LPZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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