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ABW 408M

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

4,841 mi
Last recorded4,841 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 408M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 4,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 99,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower body has corrosion

Offside Front Lower body has bad corrosion

Fail 26 May 2023 92,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower body has corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower body has bad corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has heavy corrosion

Offside Front Lower Body has corrosion

Fail 23 May 2022 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body has heavy corrosion

Offside Front Lower Body has corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,196 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 78,186 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,478 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Electrical wiring insecure wire hanging down at front (1.9.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose on seatbelt reel (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,063 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,063 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,947 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear battery insecure

offside front inner wheel arch to floor corrodeing

very strong advisory that the remote brake fluid resevoir is damaged (advise replacement)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,947 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear battery insecure

offside front inner wheel arch to floor corrodeing

very strong advisory that the remote brake fluid resevoir is damaged (advise replacement)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,100 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front axle center steering idler bush worn

offside front inner wheel arch corroded (advise this is welded)

steering drag link ball joints worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front axle center steering idler bush worn

offside front inner wheel arch corroded (advise this is welded)

steering drag link ball joints worn

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 408M is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 408M, 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 408M is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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