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VK09 EAM

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,130 mi
Last recorded120,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 EAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 120,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 120,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,995 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,822 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 109,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,728 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 97,728 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,820 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 86,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,915 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,915 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,390 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 EAM registered?

VK09 EAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is VK09 EAM safe to buy?

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