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YTA 501L

2009 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,031 mi
Last recorded58,031 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Variant54,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 501L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vechicle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 58,012 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vechicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,789 miles

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,140 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system has heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,586 miles

both front lower bump stops broken

Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower bump stops broken

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,202 miles

Handbrake close to end of travel

Horn did not work 1st time.

Slight corrosion to off side floor pan

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake close to end of travel

Horn did not work 1st time.

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion to off side floor pan

Fail 17 Jan 2013 53,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 52,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,851 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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YTA 501L is a 2009 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 54,202 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTA 501L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YTA 501L is a 2009 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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