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YP59 VCZ

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,450 mi
Last recorded173,450 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 173,450 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 31 Jan 2025 161,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 152,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,240 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,128 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 107,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,136 miles

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming unbonded

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,826 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,802 miles

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

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,239 miles

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,851 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

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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YP59 VCZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP59 VCZ, 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 YP59 VCZ registered?

YP59 VCZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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