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WJ09 VPG

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

349,327 mi
Last recorded349,327 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 349,327 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 335,959 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 335,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 327,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 327,279 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2019 327,219 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 327,083 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 326,410 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 310,281 miles

excess play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 310,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

excess play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 271,226 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine light is on

oil light is on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 236,160 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 189,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 155,193 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/F side marker not working

Fail 25 Feb 2012 155,193 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

O/S/R and N/S/F side marker not working

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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WJ09 VPG is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ09 VPG, 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 WJ09 VPG registered?

WJ09 VPG is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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