2009 Volkswagen Touareg · 4,511 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2009 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Touareg years (4,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 33.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 120,772
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,511
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.2% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Suspension12.9%
- Brakes7.7%
- Tyres6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Seat belts and airbags4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.33%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.82%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.56%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (3.75%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Touareg years (4,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.5% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.35% of tests), position lamp not working (2.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Touareg shows 120,772 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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