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ML59 USF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,723 mi
Last recorded188,723 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 USF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 188,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear flexi brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2026 188,625 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to damaged handbrake cable (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable from lever to rear pivot join frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear flexi brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 186,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 179,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2024 179,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe too flexi at area between chassis and crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe too flexi at area between chassis and crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure tail lamp assembly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 168,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 168,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 162,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly danaged

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 147,506 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 147,496 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,519 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to lamp

Offside Rear Slight damage to lamp

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 106,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both track rod arms have slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear diff seal badly leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff seal badly leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 USF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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