2009 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · AD59 RYG

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 22 December 2025 at 142,996 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the recent record, though the vehicle failed twice on administrative grounds with no mechanical defects listed: on 18 December 2025 at 142,613 miles and previously on 6 December 2023 at 111,331 miles. These failures without recorded faults suggest documentation or presentation issues at test rather than worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation tracks typical use for a 17 year old vehicle. The record shows 111,331 miles in December 2023, rising to 126,871 miles by December 2024, then 142,996 miles by December 2025. That equates to roughly 15,500 miles per year over the last two years, above the lifetime average of 8,412 but not extreme for a diesel SUV. No long standing gaps exist between tests; the owner maintained annual MOT compliance. The clean advisory history across all presented tests means the DVSA record flags no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural underbody integrity and drivetrain mounts given the age and recent higher mileage. The repeated no-defect failures warrant confirmation that the V5C and identification plates matched tester expectations. Given the two administrative fails clustered immediately before passes, previous keepers likely presented the car without rectifying minor paperwork or identification mismatches before retest. This implies no neglected mechanical upkeep in the data, but the Touareg at 143,000 miles demands scrutiny of air suspension operation and transfer box condition not captured by MOT entries.