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GJ09 OJU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,693 mi
Last recorded142,693 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 OJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 142,693 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 142,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 141,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 141,313 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,891 miles

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

park brake just met required efficiency.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 137,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

park brake lever, close to drivers seat.

Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,531 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s centre side markers inop

n/s rear lower shock mount bent

Fail 3 Apr 2020

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s centre side markers inop

n/s rear lower shock mount bent

Pass 27 Mar 2019 268,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside centre side marker not working

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

Slight knock on steering

Pass 16 Mar 2018 263,740 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint same on offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside No plate lamp dull

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 263,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint same on offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside No plate lamp dull

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat n/s and o/s (5.2.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter split n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,027 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 125,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 105,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,804 miles

pad warning light is on

Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

pad warning light is on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,068 miles

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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GJ09 OJU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ09 OJU, 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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GJ09 OJU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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