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DX59 HWZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,721 mi
Last recorded156,721 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 156,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 153,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,668 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 142,668 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,391 miles

Slight play in front suspension ball joints

handbrake efficiency only just passed , long travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Oct 2022 135,391 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Slight play in front suspension ball joints

handbrake efficiency only just passed , long travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,222 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , tracking is poor (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light is on , rear brake sensor wires damaged

rear differential input shaft seal leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2020 119,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , tracking is poor (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light is on , rear brake sensor wires damaged

rear differential input shaft seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 93,158 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake little effort

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,571 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,378 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,863 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 HWZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWZ, 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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What year was DX59 HWZ registered?

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

Is DX59 HWZ safe to buy?

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