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A4 FMD

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,929 mi
Last recorded179,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 179,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 172,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 168,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 161,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 154,592 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F coilover adjusted at different settings to O/S/F

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator light and reverse light slightly affected by each other but not adversley affecting operation (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 148,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 145,500 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 142,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 140,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 140,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 136,313 miles

E M L Light is on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 136,313 miles

E M L Light is on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 76,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,919 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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A4 FMD is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A4 FMD, 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 A4 FMD registered?

A4 FMD is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is A4 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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