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P55 GJD

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,115 mi
Last recorded175,115 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 GJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 175,115 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front CAB LIGHT

Fail 18 Dec 2025 175,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER DOOR STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front CAB LIGHT

Pass 17 May 2024 175,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 151,908 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop links (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,804 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,247 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,310 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 95,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,489 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,840 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,822 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

drivers door check burst

front to rear handbreak cable corroded

handbrake cable loose at back axle

nails in nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre

nearside rear door window catch damaged

offside rear tyre at 3mm

propshaft 2nd bearing rubbber perished

tacho requires checked

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,876 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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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P55 GJD 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 68.8%.

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 P55 GJD, 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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P55 GJD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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