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VU09 FHJ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

351,791 mi
Last recorded351,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 351,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 340,965 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 340,956 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 328,329 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 328,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 321,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 310,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 302,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 289,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 269,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 247,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 247,066 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 222,111 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 222,111 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 198,296 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 172,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 143,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 112,930 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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VU09 FHJ 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 77.8%.

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 VU09 FHJ, 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 VU09 FHJ registered?

VU09 FHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VU09 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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