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WIW 4542

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,533 mi
Last recorded204,533 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 4542
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 204,533 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 203,329 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 194,303 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 172,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 150,179 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2019 145,349 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 96,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 96,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 77,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2016 77,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,452 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,381 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,206 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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WIW 4542 is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WIW 4542, 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 WIW 4542 registered?

WIW 4542 is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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