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SK59 PLU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,312 mi
Last recorded172,312 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 172,312 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side steering arms ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mil,worn edges. perished both walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 165,084 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side steering arms ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 165,084 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side steering arms ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,511 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn in edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 143,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front d bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn in edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,836 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both side steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,611 miles

nearside rear outer tyre worn on inner edge..

Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outer tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,587 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 24,587 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

diff pinion seal leaking

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 PLU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK59 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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