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AJ09 OOA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 OOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit rec changing a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper headlight mounting damaged

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

Rear doors corroded

both front upper shock covers damaged

headlights faded

outer sills corroded / n/s damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2026

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit rec changing a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper headlight mounting damaged

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

Rear doors corroded

both front upper shock covers damaged

headlights faded

outer sills corroded / n/s damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2024

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged / corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit / rec changing a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper headlight mounting cracked

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

Rear doors corroded

both front upper shock covers damaged / missing

both rear upper shock covers missing

Fail 16 Dec 2024

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut / bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged / corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit / rec changing a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper headlight mounting cracked

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

Rear doors corroded

both front upper shock covers damaged / missing

both rear upper shock covers missing

Pass 7 Nov 2023 221,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper shock cover damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged and corroded

Offside Front Upper shock cover missing

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))

Rear Lower doors corroded

both rear shock upper covers corroded / insecure

headlights faded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 221,502 miles

Central Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper shock cover damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged and corroded

Offside Front Upper shock cover missing

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))

Rear Lower doors corroded

both rear shock upper covers corroded / insecure

headlights faded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 216,557 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rust to body

Fail 16 Sep 2022 216,550 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rust to body

Pass 9 Apr 2021 211,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 209,586 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 209,545 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 205,920 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 Sep 2019 205,778 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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 1 Oct 2018 201,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

brake warning light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2018 201,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

brake warning light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2017 196,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel column u/j (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 195,903 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel column u/j (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2016 191,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 191,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 179,926 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 179,926 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 168,496 miles

front screen cracked to o/s but not affecting driver view

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Fail 29 Apr 2014 168,496 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front screen cracked to o/s but not affecting driver view

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,852 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 129,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ09 OOA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJ09 OOA, 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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AJ09 OOA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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