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PO59 XBS

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,436 mi
Last recorded165,436 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 XBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,436 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective DPF MOUNTING BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 165,436 miles

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective DPF MOUNTING BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 164,009 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 164,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 162,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 160,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 159,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear unable to check rear bearings due to brakes being seized

Fail 26 Aug 2021 159,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear unable to check rear bearings due to brakes being seized

Nearside Rear brake pads overheated and breaking up

Nearside n/s side loading door has sharp edges due to corrosion

Rear brakes seized at rear, unable to turn wheels by hand

Rear parking brake efficiency problem

Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,131 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,119 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering rack arms both

Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,475 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall perised

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 153,871 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s inner axiel rods (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 153,867 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported d.p.f. / cat bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s inner axiel rods (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 150,665 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 150,661 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 130,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 25 Aug 2012 130,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

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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PO59 XBS is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO59 XBS, 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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PO59 XBS is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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