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ABW 248H

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

36,067 mi
Last recorded36,067 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 248H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,530 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 34,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,574 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 31,573 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 31,537 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember, inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 29,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 29,415 miles

oil leak

osf brake binding slightly

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Oct 2014 29,246 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,824 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,820 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,360 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 27,359 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,260 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,211 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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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ABW 248H is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ABW 248H, 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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ABW 248H is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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