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VK59 KGY

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

279,409 mi
Last recorded279,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 279,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 269,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 269,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 250,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2013 220,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 220,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 174,201 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 KGY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK59 KGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 KGY registered?

VK59 KGY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is VK59 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 KGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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