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HG59 EJU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,082 mi
Last recorded176,082 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 EJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 176,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Border-line) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2026 176,081 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Border-line) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

park brake reading only just met

Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

handbrake readings only just met minimum requirements

n/s rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2022 156,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,550 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in rear anti roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,763 miles

Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,813 miles

Brake pedal has travel before operating brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,937 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,837 miles

very slight play in inner steering arm inner joints

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,517 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,517 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HG59 EJU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG59 EJU, 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 HG59 EJU registered?

HG59 EJU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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