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458 AAM

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,806 mi
Last recorded34,806 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration458 AAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 34,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 33,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,770 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,807 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 26,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,003 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 24,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,650 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 22,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 19,709 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 19,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 15,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,579 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 9,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 9,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 7,520 miles

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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458 AAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 458 AAM, 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 458 AAM registered?

458 AAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is 458 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 458 AAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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