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RE59 NKD

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,533 mi
Last recorded185,533 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 185,533 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 183,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 179,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 178,032 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2021 178,032 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 174,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2020 174,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2018 166,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Hand brake effort is slightly low

Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,794 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light illuminated

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 149,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering rack internally

Fail 29 Nov 2016 149,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering rack internally

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,593 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,105 miles

emission limits were tested & met but the D.S.M could not register the readings

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

emission limits were tested & met but the D.S.M could not register the readings

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 NKD 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKD, 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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RE59 NKD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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