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A6 ELM

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,938 mi
Last recorded204,938 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ELM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 204,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 204,938 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 198,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 198,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 193,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

steering rack slightly rough to turn

Pass 9 May 2022 186,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 181,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 173,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 166,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 160,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 153,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 143,714 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 143,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 119,278 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak both ends of rack

Fail 16 May 2014 97,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

n/s fog lamp not working and lens damaged.

n/s screen damaged.

Pass 16 May 2014 97,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s fog lamp not working and lens damaged.

n/s screen damaged.

Pass 30 May 2013 77,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s windscreen damaged over large area but not within swept area.

Fail 23 May 2013 77,448 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s windscreen damaged over large area but not within swept area.

Pass 16 May 2012 59,397 miles

both rear lamps damaged but not affecting colour or light output.

nearside wiper will need attention soon.

Fail 16 May 2012 59,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear lamps damaged but not affecting colour or light output.

nearside wiper will need attention soon.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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A6 ELM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 121,474 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 Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 ELM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A6 ELM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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