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RJ59 XHL

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,275 mi
Last recorded136,275 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 XHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 136,275 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 136,273 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 136,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 131,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 128,312 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 128,303 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective 5th injector snapped (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Inner rack arm ball joint has play

Offside Front Inner rack arm has play in ball joint

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,493 miles

DPF and exhaust boxes have been repaired/modified

Offside Front track rod ball joint slight play

Offside Rear steering arm ball joint slight play

engine noisy (suspect crankshaft noisy)

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 119,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

DPF and exhaust boxes have been repaired/modified

Offside Front track rod ball joint slight play

Offside Rear steering arm ball joint slight play

engine noisy (suspect crankshaft noisy)

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,989 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,981 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,120 miles

Nearside indicator cover lense missing

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Front track rod has slight play

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

exhaust tail pipe is not of a standard type

knocking noise coming from engine

oil leak

vehicle emits blue smoke on idle

Fail 5 Apr 2016 104,120 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside indicator cover lense missing

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust tail pipe is not of a standard type

knocking noise coming from engine

oil leak

vehicle emits blue smoke on idle

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,430 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

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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RJ59 XHL is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ59 XHL, 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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RJ59 XHL is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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