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NJ59 NSE

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,679 mi
Last recorded195,679 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 195,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Signs of leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Signs of leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hub seal has sign of leaking

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 195,679 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Internal adjuster not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear light units outer lens cover are heavily damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Signs of leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Signs of leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hub seal has sign of leaking

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 177,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 177,289 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing Roof marker (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 162,948 miles

Central Front seat belt and locking device all removed

Nearside Front marker light missing

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint close to limit (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear marker light insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2017 162,948 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Central Front seat belt and locking device all removed

Nearside Front marker light missing

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint close to limit (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear marker light insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,916 miles

Centre Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Front marker light insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 150,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Front marker light insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,150 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt locking device outer cover missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint close to limit (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 135,971 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt locking device outer cover missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint close to limit (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 124,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 124,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 NSE is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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