Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,604 vehicles, the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg are: Oil leak, but not excessive (77.6% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (49.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (47% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volkswagen Touareg (2009)

1,604 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.7% first-time pass rate

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

CarHunch analysed 1,604 real MOT records for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Touareg's 78.6% pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, a marginal difference that masks a more serious concern: over one-third of these vehicles (35.4%) have recorded dangerous defects during testing, well above typical levels and a genuine flag for buyers to investigate pre-purchase inspection thoroughly. The diesel-heavy fleet (1,584 of 1,604 vehicles) shows a 78.5% pass rate that mirrors the overall cohort, so fuel type isn't a differentiating factor here.

At 85,090 miles median, these Touaregs show typical wear for their age, but the average of 3.51 failures and 18 advisories per test reveals a vehicle prone to cumulative issues rather than catastrophic ones. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-MOT inspection focus on the vehicle's specific failure history, as the high dangerous-defect rate suggests electrical, braking, or structural vulnerabilities that routine servicing alone won't catch.

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has a decent first-time pass rate (78.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

35.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.51

Over 15.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

85k

Middle half: 69k–103k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 18 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,604 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,604 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 77.6%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · …

Brake wear 49.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 47%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Based on MOT data from 1,604 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	1,584	78.6%	3.53

Colour Breakdown

Based on 48,295 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.9%

17,330

Grey 19%

9,183

White 16.9%

8,140

Blue 14.4%

6,931

Silver 11.7%

5,635

Green 1.2%

586

Brown 0.5%

261

Red 0.2%

118

Beige 0.2%

Gold 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

85,090

typical

69,204

low mileage

102,639

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles fall between 69,204 and 102,639 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 69,204 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 69,204–102,639 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Volkswagen Touaregs sit.

⚠ Over 138,562 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Volkswagen Touareg — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2009 Volkswagen Touaregs are still active.

952 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.51

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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