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MF59 XBU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,337 mi
Last recorded174,337 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 174,337 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 119,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lip on both front brake discs

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lip on both front brake discs

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,056 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MF59 XBU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF59 XBU, 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 MF59 XBU registered?

MF59 XBU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is MF59 XBU safe to buy?

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