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AD59 HDU

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,799 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 64,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,974 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 50,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,700 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,700 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,271 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls slight cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewalls slight cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2014 37,886 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,212 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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AD59 HDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD59 HDU, 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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What year was AD59 HDU registered?

AD59 HDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is AD59 HDU safe to buy?

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