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RE59 NKA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,470 mi
Last recorded201,470 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 201,470 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 201,469 miles

Front Brake performance not tested unable to do brake test due to front axle imbalanced (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 188,171 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides also very corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 188,170 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides also very corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 176,284 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 176,284 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 165,225 miles

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

Nearside lower sliding door corroded

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 165,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside lower sliding door corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 158,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 158,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 154,591 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in arm (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,591 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in arm (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,375 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,635 miles

no emissions detected

ns mirror side repeater lens damaged

nsr lens 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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RE59 NKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

RE59 NKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for RE59 NKA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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