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RK59 WCZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,063 mi
Last recorded178,063 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 178,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 175,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 175,383 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 175,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 172,271 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 172,255 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 169,883 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 153,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,754 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 144,850 miles

slight play both front rack arms

Pass 21 Jun 2016 143,386 miles

Nearside Front rac arm

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 140,669 miles

n/s/r shock top outer casing corroded

o/s/f lower door mirror glass missing

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play both front rack arms

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,669 miles

n/s/r shock top outer casing corroded

o/s/f lower door mirror glass missing

slight play both front rack arms

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 137,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 137,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

One of the n/s side markers is inop'.

Rear anti roll bar bush/bushes worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,225 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside door mirror lower/small glass missing.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

One of the n/s side markers is inop'.

Rear anti roll bar bush/bushes worn.

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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RK59 WCZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK59 WCZ, 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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RK59 WCZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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