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ABW 409M

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,716 mi
Last recorded98,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 409M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,717 miles

hazards not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,887 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 92,519 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 92,519 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,165 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,607 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) 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 409M is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ABW 409M, 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 409M is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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