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WA56 GEN

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,561 mi
Last recorded172,561 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 GEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 172,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from differential

Pass 3 Jun 2025 172,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 172,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 172,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 172,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 171,995 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 171,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 168,911 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 157,864 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 155,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,960 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 35,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,876 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,222 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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WA56 GEN 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 78.9%.

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 WA56 GEN, 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 WA56 GEN registered?

WA56 GEN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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