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MX59 FZW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,417 mi
Last recorded116,417 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 FZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD IN SEVERAL PLACES ALONG FULL LENGTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP HOLED AND CORRODED AROUND PLASTIC TRIM MOUNTING HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 116,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD IN SEVERAL PLACES ALONG FULL LENGTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR DAMAGED STILL OPENS AND CLOSES

Offside Front NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR MISSING

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP HOLED AND CORRODED AROUND PLASTIC TRIM MOUNTING HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,117 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi and n/s/r to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi and n/s/r to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,183 miles

All tyre valves slightly perished/cracking

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,046 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,184 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,085 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,904 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 19,153 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,153 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,518 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 13,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 6,950 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 6,950 miles

Front Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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 FZW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MX59 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

MX59 FZW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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