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HJ09 YYT

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,536 mi
Last recorded138,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 YYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 138,536 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 138,528 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,909 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 137,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,227 miles

ns otter seat belt cover missing

Fail 28 Jul 2017 127,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ns otter seat belt cover missing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,807 miles

n/s front shocker cover split

Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front shocker cover split

play in both steering rack ends knock from steering

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,027 miles

n/s fog lt inop

play in both inner rack ends

Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s fog lt inop

play in both inner rack ends

Pass 8 May 2014 96,761 miles

additional seats fitted to rear

n/s side repeater lenses damaged

no kickoff o/s dip beam

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 82,054 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 82,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 64,409 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 64,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

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

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