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KV09 UWD

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,018 mi
Last recorded183,018 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 183,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 177,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose/metal pipe held in position with cable ties

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

offside parking brake performance reading lower than nearside

rear shock absorber casings show corrosion

tow bar electrical socket/cover in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2024 177,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose/metal pipe held in position with cable ties

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside parking brake performance reading lower than nearside

rear shock absorber casings show corrosion

tow bar electrical socket/cover in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2023 155,304 miles

Offside parking brake low performance

Fail 4 Sep 2023 155,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside parking brake low performance

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,851 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,577 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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KV09 UWD is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV09 UWD, 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 KV09 UWD registered?

KV09 UWD is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is KV09 UWD safe to buy?

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