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Y3 MCP

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,670 mi
Last recorded117,670 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 MCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,670 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 117,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,557 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 111,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,292 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,698 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 97,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,550 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 84,795 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values max 0.6 readings 2 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,337 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 66,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement. only 17% efficiency

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,001 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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Y3 MCP is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y3 MCP, 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 Y3 MCP registered?

Y3 MCP is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is Y3 MCP safe to buy?

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