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RF09 GWU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,855 mi
Last recorded223,855 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 GWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 223,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2019 223,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2018 208,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deteriorated slightly ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 190,776 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance also bulb discoloured (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 173,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 173,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 138,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to nearside of front bumper but will NO sharp edges or projections

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2015 138,658 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to nearside of front bumper but will NO sharp edges or projections

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 117,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear lamps damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear lamps damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,497 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads on 3.5 mm

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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RF09 GWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RF09 GWU, 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 RF09 GWU registered?

RF09 GWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is RF09 GWU safe to buy?

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