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A16 NGN

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,242 mi
Last recorded216,242 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 216,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 206,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 202,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 195,923 miles

2X EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKINS CORRODED / DETERIORATED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 195,923 miles

2X EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKINS CORRODED / DETERIORATED

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 192,518 miles

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

Front sml oil seepage o/s/r of engine.

x2 rear exhaust boxes corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 188,406 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 188,405 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour N/s/f yellow,O/s/f white. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake fluid ageing

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated more than half split . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear exhaust boxes corroded & slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 187,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 183,803 miles

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 179,640 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 179,640 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 172,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 172,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 163,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 155,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 154,998 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 138,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,369 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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A16 NGN is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc 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 A16 NGN, 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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A16 NGN is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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