2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,100 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    35 marked dangerous
  8. Horn: not working2.0%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  10. Side repeaters: not working1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.3%
  2. Suspension15.2%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  8. Body & chassis4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2009 Volkswagen Touareg cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 14)64.3%1,195 tests
2024 pass rate (age 15)64.9%1,100 tests
Change in one year+0.6 pointsaverage car: −0.6 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2009 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,100 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.3% passed first time. In 2024, 64.9% passed (+0.6 points). An average car that age changed by −0.6 points, so the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing better than average.