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XGO 232X

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,562 mi
Last recorded205,562 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGO 232X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 205,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2025 199,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 194,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 189,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 189,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 187,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 178,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 177,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 175,017 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 172,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 171,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 168,370 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 168,370 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,770 miles

front disc lipped

slight play in trackrod ends o/s/f n/s/f

Fail 17 Mar 2014 131,770 miles

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

front disc lipped

slight play in trackrod ends o/s/f n/s/f

Fail 15 Mar 2014 131,770 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front disc lipped

slight play in trackrod ends o/s/f n/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,187 miles

osr marker light inop

Fail 5 Jan 2012 87,187 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

osr marker light inop

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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XGO 232X is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XGO 232X, 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 XGO 232X registered?

XGO 232X is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is XGO 232X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGO 232X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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