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645 BOB

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,157 mi
Last recorded168,157 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration645 BOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 168,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 162,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 157,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,791 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 139,791 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,396 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 124,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,460 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,123 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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645 BOB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 645 BOB, 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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645 BOB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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