2009 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RO09 RYM
2009 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 170,154 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RO09 RYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 170,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RO09 RYM Mileage History
- 22/08/2023160,271 mi
- 22/08/2023160,271 mi
- 23/09/2024165,443 mi+5,172 mi
- 03/10/2025170,121 mi+4,678 mi
- 06/10/2025170,154 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO09 RYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Transporter (RO09 RYM) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coils broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coils broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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