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RV59 HLD

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,738 mi
Last recorded188,738 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 HLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 188,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 182,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Side and rear door panels corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 176,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged, not effecting light output

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 176,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged, not effecting light output

Pass 30 Sep 2020 168,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 160,220 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket detached from tailpipe, system is still supported.

Nearside Front Inner rack end joint has slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud corroded.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 159,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket detached from tailpipe, system is still supported.

Nearside Front Inner rack end joint has slight play

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud corroded.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 149,535 miles

Front & Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

Play in both steering rack end joints.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Outer (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

Play in both steering rack end joints.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,058 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Front and rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Handbrake effort close to minimum.

Lift in both front lower ball joints, not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 139,058 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Front and rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Handbrake effort close to minimum.

Lift in both front lower ball joints, not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,238 miles

Brake pad warning light and engine management light on.

Handbrake effort on 16% minimum.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 129,101 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,650 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive

Parking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit

Play in both front suspension lower swivel ball joints, not considered excessive

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes, not considered excessive

Slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

Fail 30 Sep 2015 116,650 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive

Parking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit

Play in both front suspension lower swivel ball joints, not considered excessive

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes, not considered excessive

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

Slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,329 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Load area boarded

Nearside indicator repeater lens damaged, not affecting operation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,427 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,639 miles

Nearside indicator repeater broken, still secure & still showing correct colour.

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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RV59 HLD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc 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 RV59 HLD, 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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RV59 HLD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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