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HJ09 MRX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,019 mi
Last recorded155,019 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 155,019 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 154,508 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 154,505 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hawaiian lei (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Load door catch faulty, door does not latch closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked/Some water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 153,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked/water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 152,926 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Offside and nearside deteriorated/water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 152,923 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Offside and nearside deteriorated/water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 150,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 150,501 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 147,984 miles

rear leaf spring bushes poor condition

stone chip in screen

Fail 6 Mar 2015 147,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear leaf spring bushes poor condition

stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,664 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2014 123,664 miles

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,052 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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HJ09 MRX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ09 MRX, 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 HJ09 MRX registered?

HJ09 MRX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is HJ09 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ09 MRX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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