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RE59 NHK

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

190,757 mi
Last recorded190,757 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 NHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 190,757 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 190,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has an unsafe modification (outer passenger door corroded holed liable to cause injury to others) (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (outer lower side loading door corroded holed liable to cause injury to other users) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main feed pipe marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Body has an unsafe modification (outer door handle corroded holed liable to cause injury to others) (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main feed pipe marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (manufacturers plate of 0.6 ) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (Both Offside and Nearside D bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 181,328 miles

Front shocks play x2

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 181,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shocks play x2

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 169,318 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 169,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 157,229 miles

Front shocks play

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 157,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shocks play

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,854 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,450 miles

Front shocks play

Fail 5 Nov 2019 130,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front shocks play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,827 miles

Offside Front steering rack play

Fail 8 Nov 2018 119,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack play

light on dash for pad wear

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,427 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,407 miles

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

Nearside marker light inoperative

Fail 2 Nov 2016 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside marker light inoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,132 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,061 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,030 miles

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

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

n/s/f marker light inoperative

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,775 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 62,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,332 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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RE59 NHK is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RE59 NHK, 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 RE59 NHK registered?

RE59 NHK is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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