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A8 YSY

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 67,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 64,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,943 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 37,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,840 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 28,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,829 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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A8 YSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc 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 A8 YSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 YSY registered?

A8 YSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is A8 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 YSY 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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