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140 HDV

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,936 mi
Last recorded73,936 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,569 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,815 miles

Front stone chip to screen

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Rear handbrake cables deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2016 146,815 miles

Front stone chip to screen

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Rear handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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140 HDV is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 140 HDV, 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 140 HDV registered?

140 HDV is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is 140 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140 HDV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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