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SY59 WCD

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,558 mi
Last recorded127,558 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Nearside and Offside, Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 127,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Nearside and Offside, Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Rear of vehicle has been covered in underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2024 127,430 miles

Rear Floor insecure Nearside and Offside, wheel arch area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Floor insecure Nearside and Offside (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Nearside and Offside, Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside and Offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,754 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,729 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,227 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front step light

Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front step light

Fail 17 Oct 2013 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,754 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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SY59 WCD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue 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 SY59 WCD, 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 SY59 WCD registered?

SY59 WCD is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is SY59 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 WCD 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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