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NL09 SGV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,777 mi
Last recorded231,777 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 231,777 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 224,020 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 224,020 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 220,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 220,286 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 202,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 182,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r leaf spring silencer rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 149,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,038 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,583 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,583 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose u/bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose u/bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 98,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,921 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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NL09 SGV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

NL09 SGV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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