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TD57 TAN

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

281,625 mi
Last recorded281,625 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD57 TAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 281,625 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2025 280,163 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab both sides corroded near vents (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes as they split to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab both sides corroded near vents (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 277,221 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 274,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 274,848 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working nearside and offside cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened cracked in four places below sump (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 19 Nov 2020 270,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 267,777 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 267,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 248,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 226,370 miles

windscreen cracked out of zone A but within the legal limits, oil seepage around sump area, o/s/f shocker damp, side markers on and off, front and rear brake discs (lip

Pass 5 Oct 2016 207,804 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Offside centre marker light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2016 207,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 235/65 r16c 115/113r (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Offside centre marker light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2015 178,180 miles

Nearside Rear lower side light not working but still a matched pair off lights working on the rear

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Offside centre marker light not working

marker lights been changed too emit blue light

Fail 1 Oct 2015 178,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear lower side light not working but still a matched pair off lights working on the rear

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Offside centre marker light not working

marker lights been changed too emit blue light

Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,385 miles

Bulb warning light on dash.

O/S/R Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Offside centre marker light not working.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 131,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,470 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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TD57 TAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TD57 TAN, 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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TD57 TAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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