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VK59 DMY

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,069 mi
Last recorded306,069 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 306,069 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 298,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 288,583 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 279,143 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 279,137 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 266,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 251,228 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 251,221 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 242,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 225,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 210,151 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 210,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 186,478 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

exhaust manifold has small crack

vacuum pump starting to brake up and become noisy

Fail 23 Sep 2016 186,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

exhaust manifold has small crack

vacuum pump starting to brake up and become noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2015 157,596 miles

damp oil stains around oil cooler

damp oil stains around rear diff

nearside front outer body fixing bolt loose

offside front outer body fixing bolt loose

slight play in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in both track rod inner joints

Fail 19 Sep 2015 157,596 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damp oil stains around oil cooler

damp oil stains around rear diff

nearside front outer body fixing bolt loose

offside front outer body fixing bolt loose

slight play in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in both track rod inner joints

Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,148 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti roll bushes have some play

front wiper blades smeary

some play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,148 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

front anti roll bushes have some play

front wiper blades smeary

some play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,387 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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VK59 DMY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK59 DMY, 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 VK59 DMY registered?

VK59 DMY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is VK59 DMY safe to buy?

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