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WU09 HTX

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,475 mi
Last recorded160,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 HTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 160,475 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,306 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 146,878 miles

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2022 137,821 miles

both rear reflectors damaged

pads light on

Fail 24 Mar 2022 137,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all seat belts (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear reflectors damaged

both rear tyres close to limit

oil light on

oil light on

pads light on

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,685 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

orange pads light on

osr reflector damaged

rear discs very badly rusted

rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2021 125,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

orange pads light on

osr reflector damaged

rear discs very badly rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,378 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,488 miles

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

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn below service standard cut to centre tread also 255/55 r18 109y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn below service standard 255/55 r18 109y (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 3.0mm>4.0mm and slight stepping 255/55 r18 109y

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front Tyre worn on inside edge and deteriorating.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,448 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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WU09 HTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU09 HTX, 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 WU09 HTX registered?

WU09 HTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 HTX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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