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VK09 ACJ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,541 mi
Last recorded189,541 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ACJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 189,541 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension/body has corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi union to front (Rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole inner sill ,close to Leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked /damaged

OSF/NSF/NSR side door all corroded/damaged/bottom part

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS " D Bushes" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS Bushes perishing top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 189,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension/body has corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi union to front (Rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole inner sill ,close to Leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked /damaged

OSF/NSF/NSR side door all corroded/damaged/bottom part

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS " D Bushes" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS Bushes perishing top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 186,694 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 186,683 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 185,091 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 185,091 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 180,863 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 174,480 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 174,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 165,346 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 May 2017 165,346 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2016 152,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 152,606 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 145,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 132,393 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 132,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 123,843 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VK09 ACJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver 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 VK09 ACJ, 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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VK09 ACJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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