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YG09 BYV

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,534 mi
Last recorded119,534 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,534 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 119,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 93,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,240 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,871 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,860 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,706 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,568 miles

Lip on front discs

Smoke not detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,918 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning sensor disconected onoffside front

nearside front ,offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on centres of tread..

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,200 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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YG09 BYV is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black 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 YG09 BYV, 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 YG09 BYV registered?

YG09 BYV is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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