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P6 LYS

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,532 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 108,825 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,539 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot possible leak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,736 miles

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,285 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,145 miles

NSF tyre has a screw in main tread

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

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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P6 LYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P6 LYS, 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 P6 LYS registered?

P6 LYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2009.

Is P6 LYS safe to buy?

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