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SM09 WJO

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 120,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,487 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 116,484 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,899 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury at door mirror lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury at door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,537 miles

Centre Front bumper cracked

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper mid pipe to cat bolt broken in bracket

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

steering rack knocking slightly when engines turned off

sump leaking slightly (at plug)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 55,537 miles

Centre Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper mid pipe to cat bolt broken in bracket

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

steering rack knocking slightly when engines turned off

sump leaking slightly (at plug)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,011 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 WJO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

SM09 WJO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is SM09 WJO safe to buy?

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