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118D836

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration118D836
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,433 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer shoulder ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box and middle box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 56,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box and middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 54,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,211 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

middal exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,209 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

middal exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,729 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 15,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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118D836 is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 118D836, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 118D836 registered?

118D836 is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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