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RO59 EYB

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,968 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,887 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear doors and body corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 93,583 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,084 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner joint has slight play( steering rack)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner joint has slight play( steering rack)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,428 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,615 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,680 miles

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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RO59 EYB is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RO59 EYB, 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 RO59 EYB registered?

RO59 EYB is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is RO59 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 EYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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