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GJ09 VUF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,126 mi
Last recorded145,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 145,126 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 145,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 140,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 134,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 110,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,918 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear light unit moves but still secure

Fail 9 Mar 2018 87,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear light unit moves but still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 53,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 42,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,721 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,745 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 VUF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ09 VUF, 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 GJ09 VUF registered?

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

Is GJ09 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 VUF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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