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HG59 UWD

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,637 mi
Last recorded186,637 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 186,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 182,405 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 182,405 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 179,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 176,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 173,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 166,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 165,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 163,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has a slight lip

Offside Rear brake disc has a slight lip

Fail 21 Apr 2016 163,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc has a slight lip

Offside Rear brake disc has a slight lip

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 153,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,281 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 104,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,140 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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HG59 UWD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

HG59 UWD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is HG59 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 UWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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