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A10 CLS

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,587 mi
Last recorded139,587 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 CLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 139,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 123,945 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,854 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 94,854 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,272 miles

Emissions too lean to record a result. ( k=0.01 /m)

Exhaust centre & rear silencer outer skins corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,797 miles

Exhaust centre and back box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 60,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust centre and back box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,045 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 48,045 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake light wasnt working until tapped

Offside Rear brake light wasnt working until tapped

middle and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake light wasnt working until tapped

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake light wasnt working until tapped

middle and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,852 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 39,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,092 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 24,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 9,836 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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A10 CLS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A10 CLS, 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 A10 CLS registered?

A10 CLS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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