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MJ59 HWT

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,881 mi
Last recorded164,881 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 HWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 164,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes worn to max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play in ball joint to max limit advise to keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift please in ball joint advise to keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 164,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play note steering cant be fully checked due to excess play ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding foot or hand brake ? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding foot or hand brake ? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes worn to max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play in ball joint to max limit advise to keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift please in ball joint advise to keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 152,421 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 137,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 124,312 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 124,306 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,888 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,835 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,158 miles

front brake discs corroding

rear number plate slightly water marked

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 44,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,512 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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MJ59 HWT is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ59 HWT, 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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MJ59 HWT is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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