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XL03 GAS

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,166 mi
Last recorded197,166 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL03 GAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 197,166 miles

Brake Pad Warning Lamp illuminated

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare Tyre poor

Pass 3 May 2024 196,542 miles

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

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

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2023 195,193 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 192,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 191,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 182,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 182,560 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 171,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 156,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,470 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 145,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 143,767 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 143,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,878 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 127,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,276 miles

bothsides front inner tie rod has slight play

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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XL03 GAS is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc 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 XL03 GAS, 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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XL03 GAS is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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