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V31 SDW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,538 mi
Last recorded27,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 SDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 27,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,221 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear reversing lights on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,025 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 27,025 miles

Passenger's seat insecure second row, centre seat (6.2.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2014 24,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2013 21,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,993 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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V31 SDW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V31 SDW, 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 V31 SDW registered?

V31 SDW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is V31 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V31 SDW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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