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YR09 SXB

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,037 mi
Last recorded154,037 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg86,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 SXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,460 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 152,447 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 148,455 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 144,712 miles

Brake fluid/parking brake lamp intermittent on dash

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake discs uneven wear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,379 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 139,379 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,442 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 134,441 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,771 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,359 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 101,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,188 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,834 miles

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

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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YR09 SXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR09 SXB, 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 YR09 SXB registered?

YR09 SXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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