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SM09 LNV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,000 mi
Last recorded176,000 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 176,000 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 160,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 150,155 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 150,077 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,839 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BALL JOINT (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BALL JOINT (2.5.A.1c)

EML light on

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,615 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,615 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,347 miles

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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SM09 LNV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SM09 LNV, 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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SM09 LNV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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