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RA59 SDX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

346,193 mi
Last recorded346,193 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA59 SDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 346,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 335,833 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 335,830 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 319,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 273,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 270,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2020 270,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 262,820 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 262,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 257,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 243,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

diesel emissions peak not detected

e/m/light on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 243,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

diesel emissions peak not detected

e/m/light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 198,643 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing rear seat belts (5.1.1)

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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RA59 SDX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA59 SDX, 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 RA59 SDX registered?

RA59 SDX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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