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RO09 FWR

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 FWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 122,928 miles

-windscreen scored

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 122,925 miles

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

-windscreen scored

Nearside -handbrake effort fluctuating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,031 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise both front ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,192 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise slight worn /lift in both front suspension ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 116,192 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise slight worn /lift in both front suspension ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,942 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,370 miles

Slight movement in. Both front top strut mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,972 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 89,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front discs worn

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn

Oil leak ()

Rear diff seal leaking

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,515 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust damaged (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi fractured (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn

Oil leak ()

Rear diff seal leaking

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,387 miles

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

bulb malfunction light on

child seat fitted so unable to check adult seat belt

slight noise from steering rack

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,895 miles

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

emissions too low to register results

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,895 miles

emissions too low to register results

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 39,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO09 FWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO09 FWR, 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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RO09 FWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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