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WF09 RTU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

202,586 mi
Last recorded202,586 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 RTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 202,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth on inner edge nearside at legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 199,639 miles

Battery warning light on Battery had to be jump started during test

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

Power steering stiffer then normal

Fail 11 May 2023 199,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Battery warning light on Battery had to be jump started during test

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

Power steering stiffer then normal

Pass 20 Jan 2022 197,942 miles

Weight of vehicle measuresd at brake test in excess of GVW

Fail 14 Jan 2022 197,928 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Rear part of front subframe has two cracks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Cotton real bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Reaches stop (1.1.6 (c))

Weight of vehicle measuresd at brake test in excess of GVW

Pass 12 Nov 2020 195,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 195,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 193,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 193,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash remains on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Front nut on inner U Bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 191,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 191,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light remains on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Lagging behind OSR (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake pads worn 50% more then NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Faded (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 187,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 187,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

play in steering rack joints

Fail 23 Jun 2017 186,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure both sides (2.4.B.7b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 173,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 173,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 159,107 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear light unit loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2015 159,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear light unit loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2014 142,872 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nsr side marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 142,872 miles

Nsr side marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2013 122,246 miles

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

o/s/r indicator bulb fading white

slight wear rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 28 May 2013 122,246 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb fading white

slight wear rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 28 May 2012 91,943 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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WF09 RTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WF09 RTU, 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 WF09 RTU registered?

WF09 RTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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