2009 Volkswagen Touran · 19,150 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2009 Volkswagen Tourans fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Touran years (19,150 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 42.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 124,957
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,150
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.5% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 55% 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 Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.1%
- Lights and electrics14.8%
- Tyres10.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Brakes8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.28%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 5%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.78%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.33%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Tourans fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Touran years (19,150 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.28% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (5% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Touran shows 124,957 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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