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SK59 PKN

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,764 mi
Last recorded227,764 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 PKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 227,764 miles

both front wings covered in duct tape

Pass 12 Nov 2024 213,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 187,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 163,501 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 130,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,075 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,629 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,987 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,852 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,806 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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SK59 PKN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK59 PKN, 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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SK59 PKN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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