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DX59 HWA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,034 mi
Last recorded171,034 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 HWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 171,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 171,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 163,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 157,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under center of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 157,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under center of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 157,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle of vehicle on the connector. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 157,139 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle of vehicle on the connector. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipe near connection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipe near connection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 137,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lense broken

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,443 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,442 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

oil leak

rear reflector missing

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2018 102,511 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury +o/s side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

gear linkage disconnected

oil leak

rear reflector missing

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,015 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2016 55,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,682 miles

front brake binding Nearside & Offside (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,661 miles

engine warning lamp on

offside front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,670 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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DX59 HWA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DX59 HWA, 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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DX59 HWA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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