2009 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YX59 ACU

The 2009 Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 November 2025 at 173,822 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 11 November 2024 at 168,362 miles. The November 2024 entry also shows a failed test on the same date and mileage with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year record from October 2022 to November 2025, the vehicle cleared every test with zero advisories. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 17-year-old van. The record shows 160,708 miles in October 2022, rising to 164,043 by October 2023, 168,362 by November 2024, and 173,822 by November 2025. That equates to roughly 4,300 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests and about 5,000 to 5,500 miles annually thereafter, well below the 10,225-mile yearly average implied by the total. The sparse, clean history with no gaps longer than thirteen months suggests consistent use and routine test compliance by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The absence of advisories does not certify the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural members at 173,822 miles. Transporter vans of this era commonly develop corrosion to chassis outriggers and sills, and the MOT record offers no evidence either way on hidden rust. Given the clean pass pattern, previous owners appear to have maintained basic test standards, though the lack of recorded minor consumable wear flags such as tyres or wiper blades may reflect tester leniency rather than perfect upkeep. Verify service history and inspect underside structural integrity before purchase.