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SU57 SEC

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU57 SEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 137,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,424 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,959 miles

Oil leak At Engine

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,035 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

brake pad warning lamp on

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,480 miles

Oil leak

diff pinion seal has slight leak

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,840 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SU57 SEC is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SU57 SEC, 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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SU57 SEC is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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