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AD59 YFJ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,872 mi
Last recorded125,872 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 YFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,219 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 124,219 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 115,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers centre head/rod bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission rear differential drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 112,368 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers centre head/rod bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission rear differential prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts struggling to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but not affecting light output (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 103,596 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 May 2017 103,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Play in 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it's center. Outer face also in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side sliding door handle damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Play in 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it's center. Outer face also in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side sliding door handle damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,458 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing

nearside side repeater lense damaged

slight oil leak around rear differential

Pass 28 May 2014 73,118 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,608 miles

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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AD59 YFJ 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 72.2%.

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 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 AD59 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 YFJ registered?

AD59 YFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AD59 YFJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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