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KU59 DKE

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,537 mi
Last recorded159,537 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 DKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 159,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONT VERY SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 156,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,704 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 148,600 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 146,607 miles

235/65x16cv

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

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

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

offside parking brake readings low

Fail 1 Dec 2021 146,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/65x16cv

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

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

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

offside parking brake readings low

Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,814 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 143,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

oily mist at offside rear shock absorber

Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,031 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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KU59 DKE is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc 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 KU59 DKE, 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 KU59 DKE registered?

KU59 DKE is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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