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HG59 RZU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

275,133 mi
Last recorded275,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 RZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 275,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 260,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 260,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 251,748 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 251,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 247,279 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 242,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 235,890 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 235,889 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 233,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake on 16% minimum pass

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 202,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated but all pads ok

Pass 18 Nov 2017 195,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2016 160,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,541 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 11 Nov 2014 107,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,031 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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 RZU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RZU, 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 HG59 RZU registered?

HG59 RZU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is HG59 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 RZU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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