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A117 RUS

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,304 mi
Last recorded94,304 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 RUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 84,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 70,749 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 70,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,558 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,504 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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A117 RUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A117 RUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A117 RUS registered?

A117 RUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is A117 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A117 RUS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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