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AR04 ELY

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,406 mi
Last recorded44,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ELY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 43,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 42,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 37,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 34,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,421 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

engine management light on

rear tyre sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,867 miles

EML illuminated.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak on rear axle.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,728 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AR04 ELY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 ELY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 ELY registered?

AR04 ELY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is AR04 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 ELY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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