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HG59 RZV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,231 mi
Last recorded220,231 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 220,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 186,888 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 186,883 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 185,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 185,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low over an inch low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 178,173 miles

Front Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Oil leak underside vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2017 178,173 miles

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

Front Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2016 159,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ('D' bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play in joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre's outer side wall is perishing and wearing on outer edge. Advise to replace. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wing mirror repeater cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has a temporary puncture repair (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play in joint

Oil leak underside vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on limit through center. Advise early replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,743 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front inner tyre treads wearing

nearside sliding door closed...unable to open...no body corrosion around door

oil leak

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2015 127,743 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake warning lamp on

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

front inner tyre treads wearing

nearside sliding door closed...unable to open...no body corrosion around door

oil leak

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,965 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,630 miles

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

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

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 RZV 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 64.3%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for HG59 RZV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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