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Y8 MXX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,429 mi
Last recorded169,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 169,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 160,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights operate when selecting first gear

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2025 160,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights operate when selecting first gear

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2024 150,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.OMM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 150,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.OMM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,816 miles

Front Play in shock absorber pins

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 138,813 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake compensator/cable incorrectly adjusted (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in shock absorber pins

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 127,234 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 127,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened u bolts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened u bolts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,231 miles

Engine light on dashboard.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 99,215 miles

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

Engine light on dashboard.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,456 miles

Engine management warning light on dashboard.

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,453 miles

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

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

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

Engine management warning light on dashboard.

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,537 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,182 miles

engine light on dash

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

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

front brake discs worn inner edges(corrosion)

handbrake requires adjustement

n/s/ mirror casing damaged

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside side repeater lense missing

Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside side repeater lense missing

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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Y8 MXX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y8 MXX, 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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Y8 MXX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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