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AF09 YGU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,850 mi
Last recorded109,850 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 109,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,208 miles

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

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

Park brake has long travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 106,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Park brake has long travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,061 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has lift

Offside Front lower ball joint has lift

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,977 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,429 miles

Nearside scratches on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside scratches on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,226 miles

inner edges of front discs worn to excess

Pass 22 May 2015 47,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 42,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2013 33,354 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 May 2013 33,340 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 May 2012 22,658 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YGU 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 AF09 YGU, 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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What year was AF09 YGU registered?

AF09 YGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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