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PJ09 SXZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,959 mi
Last recorded157,959 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 SXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,959 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes | both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension components and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 157,959 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes | both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension components and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 146,088 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body, brake pipe, inner/outer sills, suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 144,665 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 143,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on to MOT bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 138,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 132,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,460 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer track rods borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 123,460 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer track rods borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 113,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 105,567 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 105,567 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 100,702 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,759 miles

no emmisions detected at test

Fail 31 May 2012 89,343 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 89,343 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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PJ09 SXZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ09 SXZ, 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 PJ09 SXZ registered?

PJ09 SXZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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