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OY09 YAV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

235,337 mi
Last recorded235,337 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 235,337 miles

Rear doors corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 235,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear doors corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 235,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Bodywork/doors corroded, no sharp edges at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ‘Long’ brake pipes, after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 225,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ‘long’ pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 225,611 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Also offside reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ‘long’ pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 211,626 miles

Additional reflectors deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 189,330 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 189,327 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 165,290 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 137,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,468 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 122,462 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 108,328 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,250 miles

both rear tyre worn outer edges

oil weep from engine

Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyre worn outer edges

oil weep from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,256 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front brake stiff rotated by hand

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front brake stiff rotated by hand

Fail 19 May 2015 78,550 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,034 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 54,014 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

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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OY09 YAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OY09 YAV, 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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OY09 YAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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