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OY09 YBC

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,737 mi
Last recorded120,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,737 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 120,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,576 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,943 miles

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules

n/s side repeater indicator lense damaged is taped up

play in rear inner ARB D bushes

rear registration plate delaminating

slight binding on o/s/r brakes

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,825 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear anti roll bar inner D bushes have play

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside, Offside is worse ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,383 miles

Brake wear warning lamp functioning incorrectly

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2021 108,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake wear warning lamp functioning incorrectly

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 108,111 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Reservoir is full and pads not worn low (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 108,106 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Reservoir is full and pads not worn low (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,487 miles

movement in worn rear anti roll bar inner bushes and droplink bushes

steering column UJ noisy in operation / PAS pump noisy on locks

Fail 18 Jun 2019 106,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

movement in worn rear anti roll bar inner bushes and droplink bushes

steering column UJ noisy in operation / PAS pump noisy on locks

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,531 miles

evident wear in steering column UJ

rear anti roll bar inner bushes and droplink bushes have movement / wear

slight binding evident on n/s/f and o/s/r brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,550 miles

rear inner antiroll bar bushes and droplinks have movement / wear

steering rack UJ worn

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,744 miles

MOVEMENT / WEAR IN REAR INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

STEERING RACK HAS EVIDENT WEAR IN UJ

Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,744 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage SIDE REPEATER LENSE ON MIRROR DAMAGED (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

MOVEMENT / WEAR IN REAR INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

STEERING RACK HAS EVIDENT WEAR IN UJ

Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,746 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,511 miles

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

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 YBC is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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