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HJ09 XGU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

298,386 mi
Last recorded298,386 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 298,386 miles

Central Front exhaust flex joint worn / loose

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower sill edge damaged

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

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire tapped to brake hose and cut off

Nearside Front side mirror back damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower sill edge damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 298,164 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged loose and rubbing tyre (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front exhaust flex joint worn / loose

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower sill edge damaged

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

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire tapped to brake hose and cut off

Nearside Front side mirror back damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower sill edge damaged

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

Offside Front pad wear indicator wire loose rubbing wheel

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 278,442 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 278,442 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 249,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2021 221,495 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 220,865 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 206,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 195,706 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 184,706 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has uneven wear on edges

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front offside front tyre has uneven wear on edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre offside rear tyre got nail in ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 184,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance nearside rear side light showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance nearside rear stop light showing white light (1.2.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has uneven wear on edges

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front offside front tyre has uneven wear on edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre offside rear tyre got nail in ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 171,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 156,176 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 156,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 141,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 126,435 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HJ09 XGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGU, 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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HJ09 XGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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