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NL59 VLZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

244,049 mi
Last recorded244,049 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 VLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 244,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear arch section slightly corrdoed alongside the nearside door lower and the nearside lower sill section (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside sliding door slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear and offside rear jacking points slightly damaged

rear two closing doors damaged on the bottom

vehicle has slight structural damage on the rear end however the doors are closable and easily accessible

Pass 6 Jan 2017 238,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 238,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 221,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 221,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 191,351 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 191,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,072 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,210 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,210 miles

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

Handbrake linkage seizing.

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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NL59 VLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NL59 VLZ, 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 NL59 VLZ registered?

NL59 VLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is NL59 VLZ safe to buy?

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