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HG59 EJV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,011 mi
Last recorded183,011 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 183,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2020 183,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 173,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 173,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 157,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 157,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,042 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 118,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 23 Jun 2014 108,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 EJV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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