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AC09 DUB

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,772 mi
Last recorded151,772 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 151,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 151,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just good enough for MOT pass

Fail 12 Jul 2024 151,171 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort only just good enough for MOT pass

Pass 29 Jun 2023 145,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 141,660 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 141,660 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 128,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer exhaust hanger bracket corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 128,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre getting low and worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer exhaust hanger bracket corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 119,363 miles

Tailpipe outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 119,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

drivers airbag not fitted due to vehicle adaption for disabled use

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 111,514 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 103,702 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded loose but still supported

Rear exhaust heavily corroded but no leak of gasses

air bag removed (permenantly modified) air bag light illuminated

Fail 24 May 2017 103,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust mounting corroded loose but still supported

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded but no leak of gasses

air bag removed (permenantly modified) air bag light illuminated

Pass 4 May 2016 91,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers airbag not fitted due to vehicle adaption for disabled use

Fail 23 May 2014 67,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers airbag not fitted due to vehicle adaption for disabled use

Pass 22 May 2013 53,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,929 miles

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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AC09 DUB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC09 DUB, 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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AC09 DUB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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