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NL09 SFX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,499 mi
Last recorded150,499 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 149,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.6 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R Light unit faulty.

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake low effort.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,455 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F Tyre worn.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2023 138,438 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F Tyre worn.

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

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

O/S and N/S Front metal brake pipes corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 131,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2020 123,770 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 110,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NL09 SFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL09 SFX, 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 NL09 SFX registered?

NL09 SFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is NL09 SFX safe to buy?

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