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RJ09 GPE

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,934 mi
Last recorded164,934 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 GPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 164,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 164,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

exhaust front flexi clamp has a slight blow

front exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 159,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

exhaust front flexi clamp has a slight blow

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,883 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 140,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough advise further investigation (2.2.D.1)

driver side wing mirror indicator lens damaged

heavy oil leak from engine

nearside rear side marker inoperative (lamp broken)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough advise further investigation (2.2.D.1)

driver side wing mirror indicator lens damaged

heavy oil leak from engine

nearside rear side marker inoperative (lamp broken)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,725 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 110,718 miles

Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bind on n/s/f brake

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

N/s side marker light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f shocker top cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,945 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,676 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,676 miles

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

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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RJ09 GPE is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RJ09 GPE, 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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RJ09 GPE is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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