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AF59 TXB

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 TXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 143,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 135,584 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 135,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 126,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,795 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 65,795 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 40,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,199 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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AF59 TXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF59 TXB, 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 AF59 TXB registered?

AF59 TXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is AF59 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 TXB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF59 TXB have outstanding finance?

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