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YE09 NBG

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

288,981 mi
Last recorded288,981 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 NBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 288,981 miles

bodywork poor-underbody-units rusting,osf balljoint not great,exhaust been welded,brake pipe been cleaned and greased for retest,battery low

service overdue alert active,oil leaks,engine oil maxxed,ns mirror poor,rear axle oil leak,propshaft mounting poor,steering fluid low-dirty-stiff

Fail 12 Aug 2022 288,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bodywork poor-underbody-units rusting,osf balljoint not great,exhaust been welded

service overdue alert active,oil leaks,engine oil maxxed,ns mirror poor,rear axle oil leak,propshaft mounting poor,steering fluid low-dirty-stiff

Pass 12 Aug 2021 270,783 miles

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Fail 7 Aug 2021 270,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and rest not great (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close too disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil spill,service due alert active,nsf window mechanism faulty,pad warning light active,exhaust-brackets poor,nsf balljoint play,nsf brake bindingrear diff oil leak,rear leafspring link bushes poor

Pass 8 Aug 2020 250,936 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 250,936 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

alternator drive belt deteriorating,oil spill,antifreeze-coolant level high and level sensor faulty,bodywork poor-rusty,rear diff oil leak-spill-investigate,both front steering arm balljoints play,exhaust-brackets poor

Pass 7 Aug 2019 228,817 miles

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Fail 6 Aug 2019 228,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding investigate (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bodywork condition poor,alternator drive belt splitting,engine oil low-minimum,passenger mirror cover deteriorating,coolant level sensor faulty,exhaust deteriorating,rear axle-diff oil leak/spill

front brake discs not great,passenger rear tyre tread worn low- very close to limit,service due sign on

Pass 2 Aug 2018 204,122 miles

engine oil low-minimum,passenger front wiper,passenger front tyre tread low,both rear tyre treads bulged,passenger rear leafspring shackle bracket,spare wheel loose

Fail 31 Jul 2018 204,121 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rears (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil low-minimum,passenger front wiper,passenger front tyre tread low,both rear tyre treads bulged,passenger rear leafspring shackle bracket,spare wheel loose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 188,174 miles

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Fail 1 Aug 2017 187,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine lamp on, rear exhaust rusty, rear shocker casing, crumbling, oil leak, n/s/f shocker damp, rear brake discs worn, exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 174,552 miles

engine light on, windscreen cracked, front disc and pads wearing low, rear shockers damp

oil leak, cooler

Fail 1 Aug 2016 174,552 miles

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

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

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

engine light on, windscreen cracked, front disc and pads wearing low, rear shockers damp

oil leak, cooler

Pass 1 Aug 2015 163,825 miles

fan belt noisey, rear shockers corroded, brakes corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 148,636 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 123,425 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 84,782 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 84,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YE09 NBG is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE09 NBG, 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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YE09 NBG is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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