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NL59 ZYW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,133 mi
Last recorded126,133 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 ZYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power fluid steering fluid leak

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & Nearside quite Dim, Recommend replacing both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power fluid steering fluid leak

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,897 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,897 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,936 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,119 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,117 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,414 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes apply slightly uneven at start

leaf spring locators fowling mounting point

loading doors cannot be opened

service light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 50,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes apply slightly uneven at start

leaf spring locators fowling mounting point

loading doors cannot be opened

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,735 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight alignment uneven

service light on

sliding door damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 39,735 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight alignment uneven

service light on

sliding door damaged

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 ZYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc 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 NL59 ZYW, 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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NL59 ZYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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