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YP09 TLZ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,933 mi
Last recorded127,933 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,933 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 127,930 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 122,913 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 122,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Rusted Through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Rusted Through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,042 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 115,041 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,025 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 105,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,019 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,757 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 73,602 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,269 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,512 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 45,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,440 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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YP09 TLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YP09 TLZ, 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 YP09 TLZ registered?

YP09 TLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is YP09 TLZ safe to buy?

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