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REZ 5261

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,266 mi
Last recorded164,266 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 5261
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 164,266 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 163,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 170,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 163,747 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body covered in mud

Pass 26 Oct 2020 162,518 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

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

exhaust cover in much

under vehicle is cover in much

Pass 16 May 2019 158,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 151,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2017 145,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 139,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play on steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play on steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 133,332 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r reflector missing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,604 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,380 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 87,380 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs and pads low

rear discs and pads low

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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REZ 5261 is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 REZ 5261, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REZ 5261 registered?

REZ 5261 is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is REZ 5261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REZ 5261 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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