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NJ59 NRF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,096 mi
Last recorded199,096 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 NRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 199,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 186,356 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside indicator cover cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2021 186,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 169,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wipers leaving windscreen smeared

Fail 4 Aug 2020 169,987 miles

Offside Rear 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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wipers leaving windscreen smeared

Pass 19 Mar 2019 164,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 164,321 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fan belt damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2018 159,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 159,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 154,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 154,262 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switches on and off at random when engine is running (1.7.4a)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 147,312 miles

Front inner steering arms slight play

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 135,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 135,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 135,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 129,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,654 miles

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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NJ59 NRF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJ59 NRF, 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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NJ59 NRF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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