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SM09 RCF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285,692 mi
Last recorded285,692 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 285,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 260,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 242,260 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 242,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 210,997 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 210,990 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 181,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside & nearside steering rack ends slight play

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 RCF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCF, 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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What year was SM09 RCF registered?

SM09 RCF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is SM09 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 RCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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