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VW59 PAM

2009 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,621 mi
Last recorded44,621 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Type 246,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW59 PAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 40,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 40,497 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 37,565 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 37,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2023 35,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 33,502 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 33,502 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine failed to rev (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

epc light on

Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,187 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill holed,not structural or dangerous

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 26,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 23,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 20,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2015 18,205 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,468 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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VW59 PAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 46,342 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW59 PAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VW59 PAM registered?

VW59 PAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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