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RE09 EES

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

264,767 mi
Last recorded264,767 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 EES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 264,767 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped in (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 264,767 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped in (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 253,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 247,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside first amber light out

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 247,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubbers starting to split in places (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 239,001 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 238,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 230,739 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver seat buckle black cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

brake pad warning light on dash wire adrift o/s/r wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2021 230,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver seat buckle black cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

brake pad warning light on dash wire adrift o/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2020 224,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 213,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside seat belt buckle cover broken

Fail 15 Apr 2019 213,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 30 Apr 2018 209,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 191,521 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front MARKER LIGHT MISSING/BROKEN

Fail 12 Apr 2017 191,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

EML light on

Nearside Front MARKER LIGHT MISSING/BROKEN

Pass 18 Apr 2016 191,051 miles

EML light on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 191,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour BROKEN LAMP (1.1.A.3e)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

EML light on

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 188,438 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 188,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

EML light on

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 159,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,809 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Apr 2012 98,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

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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RE09 EES is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RE09 EES, 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 RE09 EES registered?

RE09 EES is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is RE09 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 EES shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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