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YG59 HWT

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 HWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,380 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

accident damage too outside of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2025 108,380 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

accident damage too outside of vehicle

accident damage too outside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires low on tread and small cuts x2 (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate delaminated around fixing bolt (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,494 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged and has water inside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,041 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low - approx. 4mm thick

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked and has water in - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads starting to get low - approx. 4mm thick

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked and has water in - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,342 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres cut outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 53,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres cut outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,358 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake disc,s shows signs of wear on inner faces.

both rear and offside front tyres cut on outer walls.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,150 miles

small cuts to offside front tyre and both the rear tyre's

Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cuts to offside front tyre and both the rear tyre's

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,238 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YG59 HWT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG59 HWT, 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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YG59 HWT is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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