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RV59 ZWA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,011 mi
Last recorded80,011 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,011 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 80,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 77,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,488 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s repeater bulb discoloured

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,190 miles

O/S mirror cover broken

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 ZWA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV59 ZWA, 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 RV59 ZWA registered?

RV59 ZWA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is RV59 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 ZWA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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