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VN59 UCP

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

240,728 mi
Last recorded240,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 240,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 218,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 215,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre scuffs lower wishbone in lock

Pass 28 Jun 2023 210,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 210,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pipes cleaned and painted

Fail 24 Jun 2023 210,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 206,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 203,883 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 195,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 185,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 171,535 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 171,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,208 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 160,197 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 149,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,112 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 135,978 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 135,978 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 128,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 97,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 71,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VN59 UCP is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VN59 UCP, 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 VN59 UCP registered?

VN59 UCP is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 UCP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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