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YC09 GWX

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,638 mi
Last recorded157,638 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 GWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 157,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 157,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,303 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 145,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,791 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake only just met minimum requirement

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 8 Oct 2020 122,300 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,300 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side indicator in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,861 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge (Marginal Pass)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,000 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Child seat fitted at time of test

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,178 miles

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

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

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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YC09 GWX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC09 GWX, 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 YC09 GWX registered?

YC09 GWX is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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