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RE09 EFJ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,994 mi
Last recorded197,994 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 197,994 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r reflector damaged

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 3 Dec 2016 197,994 miles

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r reflector damaged

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 19 Oct 2015 178,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bind on n/s/f brake

n/s centre and rear sidemarkers inop

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking

slight lift in o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 19 Oct 2015 178,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bind on n/s/f brake

n/s centre and rear sidemarkers inop

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking

slight lift in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 155,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 155,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,192 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm max.

both front tyres on 2mm max.

off side front and off side rear wheel bearings not checked due to calipers seized.

slight play in lower ball joint on off side front.

slight play in track rod end or steering rack.on off side front.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 136,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm max.

both rear tyres on 3mm max.

off side front and off side rear wheel bearings not checked due to calipers seized.

slight play in lower ball joint on off side front.

slight play in track rod end or steering rack.on off side front.

Pass 26 May 2012 99,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 99,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

RE09 EFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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