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SW09 VJA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2026 84,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will require attention soon poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will require attention soon in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2025 81,013 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure spring u bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will require attention soon poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will require attention soon in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 77,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 58,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,386 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,440 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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SW09 VJA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW09 VJA, 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 SW09 VJA registered?

SW09 VJA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SW09 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 VJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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