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WL09 DWV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,589 mi
Last recorded193,589 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 DWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 193,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 192,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 191,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 190,123 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 190,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 188,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 187,303 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 184,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 181,586 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 181,581 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 177,178 miles

Both front shock absorber shrouds missing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 175,016 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 175,016 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 173,298 miles

play offside steering rack inner joint

slight oil leak diff pinion seal

Pass 26 Aug 2014 164,604 miles

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

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

slight play detected at n/s wheel.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 164,604 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play detected at n/s wheel.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WL09 DWV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver 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 WL09 DWV, 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 WL09 DWV registered?

WL09 DWV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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