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NL59 ZYU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 ZYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 75,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,780 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and no longer secure however still provides adequate support

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Slight free play detected in offside front shock absorber

Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,780 miles

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

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and no longer secure however still provides adequate support

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Slight free play detected in offside front shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,130 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

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

N/S sliding door handle missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,128 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

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

N/S sliding door handle missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

NL59 ZYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NL59 ZYU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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