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MX59 FZF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,586 mi
Last recorded239,586 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 FZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 239,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 236,891 miles

Rear rear inner wheel arches holed both

both front and n/s side doors corroded

both mirrors lower glass missing

Fail 24 Mar 2025 236,821 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front doors corroded

Rear Inner both rear inner wheel arches holed

both mirrors lower glass missing

Fail 5 Feb 2025 236,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess x1 broken strand. (1.1.15 (a))

Camper conversion.

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower body paneling corroded/edges taped over.

Lower convex mirrors missing.

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

Under bonnet insulation coming away.

Fail 16 Jan 2025 236,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various holes & tail pipe split at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Camper conversion.

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower body paneling corroded.

Lower convex mirrors missing.

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

Under bonnet insulation coming away.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 226,545 miles

Camper conversion.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smokey when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Lower convex door mirrors missing

Lower edges of doors corroded

Rear inner wings beginning to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2024 226,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Camper conversion.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Lower convex mirrors missing.

Lower edges of doors corroded/taped over.

Rear inner wings beginning to corrode.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 216,076 miles

Camper conversion

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Lower edges of doors corroded/taped over

Rear inner wings beginning to corrode

Fail 21 Dec 2022 216,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Camper conversion

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Lower edges of doors corroded/taped over

Rear inner wings beginning to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2021 204,226 miles

Camper conversion

Front exhaust mount corroded away.

Prevent further corrosion of rear inner wings.

Pass 20 Dec 2021 204,226 miles

Camper conversion.

Front exhaust mount corroded away

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Prevent further corrosion of rear inner wings.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 204,223 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Camper conversion.

Front exhaust mount corroded away

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Prevent further corrosion of rear inner wings.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 196,198 miles

Camper conversion

Fail 14 Dec 2020 196,194 miles

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

Camper conversion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 190,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 179,404 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 161,541 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 161,541 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 145,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 130,152 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 108,579 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,494 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,446 miles

diff oil seal leaking

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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MX59 FZF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MX59 FZF, 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 MX59 FZF registered?

MX59 FZF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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