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AE09 LVA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,278 mi
Last recorded147,278 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,278 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 147,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 135,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,483 miles

Central Front strange clunk/knocking noise inside steering rack

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 125,388 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear differential leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture heavily corroded and damp. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front strange clunk/knocking noise inside steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 118,817 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,799 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 109,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,781 miles

Brake wear warning light on

DPF warning light on

Fail 10 May 2016 92,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Brake wear warning light on

DPF warning light on

Pass 7 May 2015 85,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,862 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyer worn outer edge. nearside rear light lens cracked.

Fail 2 May 2013 70,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyer worn outer edge. nearside rear light lens cracked.

Pass 15 May 2012 63,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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AE09 LVA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE09 LVA, 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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AE09 LVA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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