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WF59 WAO

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,352 mi
Last recorded172,352 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 WAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 172,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 172,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 145,347 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 154,314 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 141,454 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full length of lower inner section of sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper sub frame (upper strut mounts) corroded, rear suspension components also slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 15 Sep 2023 141,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full length of lower inner section of sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper sub frame (upper strut mounts) corroded, rear suspension components also slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,434 miles

Nearside sill corroded but not holed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 3 Sep 2021 134,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded (under plastic covers)

Fail 2 Sep 2021 134,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded (under plastic covers)

Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,126 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 131,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 126,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,377 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 117,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Also nearside rear side light (same bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside rear indicator wire broken

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

Offside front brake wearing indicator wire not connected

Rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,969 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,652 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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WF59 WAO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF59 WAO, 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 WF59 WAO registered?

WF59 WAO is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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