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GF09 XXU

2009 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,093 mi
Last recorded181,093 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Multivan88,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 XXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 181,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 181,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 165,577 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

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

Fail 16 May 2025 165,454 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 15 May 2024 154,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 154,073 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 141,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 132,199 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 132,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 120,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 111,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inside Edge

Rear Exhaust Box Detorited

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 105,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inside Edge

Rear Exhaust Box Detorited

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2018 98,995 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner joint; borderline (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake calliper slide pin dust caps missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge & has cracking to sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side track rod end slight play

off side top mount dust cover missing

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 May 2016 81,240 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust backbox

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components+

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 81,240 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust backbox

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components+

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 71,388 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust backbox.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,316 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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GF09 XXU is a 2009 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,210 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF09 XXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GF09 XXU is a 2009 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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