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WJ09 VPU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

295,549 mi
Last recorded295,549 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 295,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 279,812 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 251,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 239,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 239,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 224,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 199,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2016
Fail 25 May 2016

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 162,650 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing oninner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 162,650 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing oninner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

spare wheel and carrier loose but not insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

spare wheel and carrier loose but not 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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WJ09 VPU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue 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 VPU, 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 WJ09 VPU registered?

WJ09 VPU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is WJ09 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 VPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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