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2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,203 miles

not standard wheels & tyres on front .

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,719 miles

145/65x15 on front 185/65x15 on back .

Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,325 miles

suspension not of standard type. road wheels & tyres not of standard type

Fail 26 Mar 2009 7,325 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension not of standard type. road wheels & tyres not of standard type

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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2 BUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 2 BUS, 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 2 BUS registered?

2 BUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is 2 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 BUS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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