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SJ59 GDU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 88,244 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 88,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,420 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 82,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 71,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 56,122 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,076 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 52,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,807 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside front tyre has damage on tread but no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,671 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and weak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,227 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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SJ59 GDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SJ59 GDU, 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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What year was SJ59 GDU registered?

SJ59 GDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 GDU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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