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PJ09 SYW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,153 mi
Last recorded166,153 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 SYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,153 miles

Body corrosion

Underside muddy

Pass 23 Dec 2024 156,935 miles

Body corrosion

Underside muddy

Pass 29 Dec 2023 148,289 miles

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,846 miles

light warning on

Front shocker covers parting

Front spring deteriorated

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear doors wont open

Rear floor stiffener corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 138,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front shocker covers parting

Front spring deteriorated

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear doors wont open

Rear floor stiffener corroded

light warning on

parking brake actuator sticking

Pass 10 Dec 2021 129,483 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bulb warning light on

service light on

Fail 9 Dec 2021 129,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

bulb warning light on

service light on

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,721 miles

Front both shockers covers loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has long travel

viscous fan play

Fail 9 Dec 2020 118,721 miles

Front both shockers covers loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has long travel

viscous fan play

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,434 miles

Nearside windscreen damage

Offside hand brake low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shocker has slight play in the sliding gland

Nearside Rear Handbrake shoes scraping/catching

Nearside Steering rack end slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,695 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shocker has slight play in the sliding gland

Nearside Rear Handbrake shoes scraping/catching

Nearside Steering rack end slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak offside of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,105 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak offside of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,101 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,507 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,917 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,038 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 SYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue 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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

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

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