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RO09 FWS

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 133,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,410 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 125,406 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s and o/s side lockers sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 110,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,182 miles

Nearside Front mirror indicator lenses cover missing

Nearside slight corrosion body

front arb bushes slightly worn

front brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded

front no plate slight det

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,652 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover slight damage

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Front wing mirror slight damage to clear lens

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,068 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror side repeater glass missing

Nearside Rear tyre app limit

front pads and discs on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,047 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,047 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,834 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front inner brake discs corroded

nearside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

steering feels rough

Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,834 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front inner brake discs corroded

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

steering feels rough

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,706 miles

Oil leak

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 FWS is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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