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ML59 EFO

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,762 mi
Last recorded75,762 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,762 miles

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

Offside Lower small mirror damaged,side repeater lens missing.

Fail 5 Dec 2025 75,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower small mirror damaged,side repeater lens missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,472 miles

Central hand brake tight

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 70,472 miles

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

Central hand brake tight

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,687 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,268 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 45,267 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged centre broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 34,947 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,416 miles

Nearside Front spotlight lens damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2015 29,416 miles

Nearside Front spotlight lens damaged

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,885 miles

rear dif has a slight leak of oil

spare wheel carrier loose

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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ML59 EFO 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 73.7%.

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 ML59 EFO, 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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ML59 EFO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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