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VK59 VCF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,278 mi
Last recorded214,278 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 214,278 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 214,266 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 197,946 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 187,162 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Nail in tyre both ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 184,162 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and nail in tread also

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

screen damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2016 184,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screen damaged

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and nail in tread also

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 183,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 146,464 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside rear light unit

play in offside steering rack

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavy wear to front brake discs - lipped / slight wear to rear brake discs

nearside front running light insecure - nearside rear running light inoperative - nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Feb 2012 131,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy wear to front brake discs ( lipped ) - offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2012 131,377 miles

heavy wear to front brake discs ( lipped ) - offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - slight play in offside steering rack

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 VCF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK59 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

VK59 VCF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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