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ABW 340K

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 340K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 55,414 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,636 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,226 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,557 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 51,557 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering column shaft slight rubbing on floor pan

suspension lowering system fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,772 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,240 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 36,236 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,235 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 340K is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 340K, 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 340K is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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