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A6 VDH

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,156 mi
Last recorded173,156 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,156 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 173,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 164,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 155,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,938 miles

Damage to Offside front outer sill

Exhaust silencers, outer sleeve corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,076 miles

rear silencer outer cover has corroded apart

some damage to offside front sill

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,954 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,764 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to distort and go out of shape.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 121,764 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to distort and go out of shape.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,747 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,129 miles

headlamps deteriorating, covers dirty light output reduced

rear exhaust silencer corroding

tread damage to tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2017 102,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

headlamps deteriorating, covers dirty light output reduced

rear exhaust silencer corroding

tread damage to tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,362 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,559 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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A6 VDH is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A6 VDH, 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 A6 VDH registered?

A6 VDH is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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