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SD09 ZGN

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,639 mi
Last recorded149,639 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ZGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 149,639 miles

undersill applied

Fail 24 Apr 2026 149,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undersill applied

Pass 12 Feb 2024 149,615 miles

brakes and suspension corroded from standing/ lack of use

general corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Jun 2022 149,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame, lower suspension arms and rear spring mounts covered in under seal

Fail 6 Jun 2022 149,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame, lower suspension arms and rear spring mounts covered in under seal

Pass 29 Mar 2021 149,007 miles

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

front subframe front lower arms and rear leaf spring mounts covered in underseal

Fail 4 Mar 2021 148,965 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts slight rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 148,721 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 148,670 miles

Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts O/S & N/S - 'U' Bolts loose/stretched (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 146,858 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 146,760 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and outer sidewall badly scrubbed - 235 65R16 - 115/113 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,293 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 142,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 140,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,115 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,778 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 82,742 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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SD09 ZGN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD09 ZGN, 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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SD09 ZGN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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