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A1 OPF

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

281,022 mi
Last recorded281,022 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 281,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 280,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 269,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 268,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 255,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 255,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 252,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 240,977 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 240,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 221,585 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 180,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 180,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 148,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 120,705 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 120,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 95,399 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 95,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,384 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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A1 OPF is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A1 OPF, 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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A1 OPF is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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