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AB59 PAB

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 PAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,290 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 78,200 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 66,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f lower ball joint gator perished

Fail 15 Sep 2020 61,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f lower ball joint gator perished

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower suspension arms/buhses wearing

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension arms/bushes wearing,slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,811 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 46,811 miles

coil spring broken rear both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,979 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer edges scrubbed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

n/s/ door mirror damaged

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,780 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 31,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 20,026 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AB59 PAB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AB59 PAB, 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 AB59 PAB registered?

AB59 PAB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AB59 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB59 PAB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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