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AF09 YGL

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,525 mi
Last recorded274,525 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 274,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 274,525 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 271,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 271,055 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2022 226,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 226,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 221,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,016 miles

Exhaust mounting defective support from DPF broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boardering excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r split on inner side wall, both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 143,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 143,169 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed once opened cannot be closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,032 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front shock spindle has slight play in it

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate bent

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 97,875 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AF09 YGL 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 66.7%.

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 AF09 YGL, 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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AF09 YGL is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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