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VN59 ZVO

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,935 mi
Last recorded226,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 226,935 miles

Offside Front Lower morror glass missing

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack play or possibly arms and noisy when driving (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 226,933 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in mirror lens missing broken and white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 207,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in osf rack (2.3 (a) (i))

no rear antiroll bar fitted

Fail 17 May 2022 207,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pedal travel

Front travel

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

Rear no reserve travel on handbrake

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in osf rack (2.3 (a) (i))

no rear antiroll bar fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 190,097 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ad blue light on

Fail 17 May 2021 190,091 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all down the leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ad blue light on

Pass 25 Mar 2020 171,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bad oil leak on engine

brake pad warning light on

knocking on steering when on lock to lock

Fail 18 Mar 2020 171,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive hand brake travel and no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bad oil leak on engine

brake pad warning light on

knocking on steering when on lock to lock

Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer shoulder

Offside Rear shock casing badly corroded

front brake discs corroding

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 6 Feb 2018 135,610 miles

Offside Rear shock casing badly corroded

both front brake discs worn suspect pads approx 4mm advise check

very slight play o/s lower balljoint

Fail 6 Feb 2018 135,610 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock casing badly corroded

both front brake discs worn suspect pads approx 4mm advise check

very slight play o/s lower balljoint

Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,231 miles

Offside Rear shock casing badly corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2017 123,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock casing badly corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,340 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

n/s wiper blade worn

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 ZVO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZVO, 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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VN59 ZVO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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