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WJ09 OVW

2009 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

333,863 mi
Last recorded333,863 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Multivan88,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 333,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 314,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 292,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 292,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 272,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 243,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill soft

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 243,140 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill soft

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 227,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 205,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 178,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 178,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,627 miles

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

Nearside rear brake calliper slightly siezed

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake calliper slightly siezed

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,722 miles

no kick up on headlamp aims

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,532 miles

Centre and rear scilencers corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,532 miles

Centre and rear scilencers corroded

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,249 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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WJ09 OVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,210 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ09 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ09 OVW registered?

WJ09 OVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is WJ09 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 OVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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