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2009 Volkswagen Transporter
TC05DUB
Adverse History Found

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Panel Van · Diesel

Last Recorded Mileage176,501 mi
Keepers4 Previous

Mileage consistent

No discrepancies detected across recorded readings.

Average / yr10,382 mi/yr
Usage ratingMedium

Security & History Check

Write-off RecordedCat N
No FinanceNone Outstanding
Not StolenMIAFTR Checked
Mileage OKNo Discrepancy
Not ScrappedDVLA Verified

Ownership & History

Insurance Write-off — Cat N
CategoryCat N
InsurerTradewise
Loss Date01 Feb 2020
Claim No.226610/19 - AB1 SW

CAT N NON STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

Previous Keepers

Previous keepers4
V5C logbooks5
  • Keeper #4 acquired23 Jul 2024
  • Keeper #3 acquired27 Apr 2020
  • Keeper #2 acquired16 Nov 2014
  • Keeper #1 acquired12 Feb 2010

Plate & Colour Changes

  • OU59EJX→TC05DUB25 Sep 2021
  • Red → Red And Silver29 Jul 2024

Technical Specifications

Engine Size2500cc
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power (BHP)—
CO2 (g/km)—
Top Speed—
0-60 mph—
Wheelbase—
Tax Band—

Market Value

Trade-in Value£4,250
Private Sale£4,995
Auction Target£3,800

Based on current UK market trends

MOT & Service Timeline

Pass Fail Advisory
DateTest ResultMileageNotes / Advisories
14 Apr 2026PASS176,501 miNone recorded.
10 Apr 2025PASS168,595 miNone recorded.
07 Apr 2025FAIL168,562 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
12 Apr 2024PASS166,035 miNone recorded.
21 Apr 2023PASS164,571 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2023FAIL164,570 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit NSF 3.1mm OSR 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021PASS161,782 miNone recorded.
29 Oct 2020PASS161,254 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2020FAIL161,252 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
06 Dec 2019PASS159,507 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside mirror casing damaged
  • ADVISORYOffside mirror casing damaged
  • ADVISORYOil leaks from engine area
05 Dec 2019FAIL159,507 mi
  • MAJORNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leaks from engine area
06 Dec 2018PASS151,383 miNone recorded.
06 Dec 2018FAIL151,383 mi
  • PRSRegistration plate lamp inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • PRSNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • PRSOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
06 Dec 2017PASS144,236 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
30 Nov 2017FAIL144,224 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • FAILOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged (1.4.A.2e)
  • FAILNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
21 Nov 2016PASS138,227 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
01 Dec 2015PASS130,165 mi
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2014PASS119,767 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front CV joint gaiter deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2013PASS108,394 miNone recorded.
31 Jan 2013PASS86,072 miNone recorded.

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