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VK09 XYM

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,956 mi
Last recorded177,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 XYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 177,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 177,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

General corrosion around body panels

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 173,534 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 173,534 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 169,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 165,871 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 165,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 142,123 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 side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 142,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 120,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,501 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 102,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 94,758 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 94,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc pitted.

track rod end got slight play on the offside front.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,658 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,811 miles

o/s steering rack excessive play

o/s/f panel cracked and broken-h/light unit insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack excessive play

o/s/f panel cracked and broken-h/light unit insecure

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 XYM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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