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ML59 WWZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,245 mi
Last recorded189,245 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 WWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 189,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 185,177 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 185,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 181,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked top of the windscreen approaching drivers view. Stone chip and cracked lower offside of the windscreen outside swept area approaching drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 181,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked top of the windscreen approaching drivers view. Stone chip and cracked lower offside of the windscreen outside swept area approaching drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 178,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at the top of the windscreen and offside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 178,736 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Wheel bearing seal/diff seal is leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear leaking were it is corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on its inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at the top of the windscreen and offside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 178,725 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 PARTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 169,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 148,326 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 148,326 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,337 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 115,337 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 86,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,559 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WWZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ML59 WWZ, 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 WWZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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