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VN59 ZVT

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,158 mi
Last recorded191,158 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 191,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 191,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 185,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 181,576 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 178,120 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 174,135 miles

both front steering inner arms have play in

Pass 3 Aug 2021 169,990 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 165,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2019 162,194 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 162,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 157,767 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 157,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 153,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 149,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 141,256 miles

n/s/rear tyre wareing on outside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 122,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,528 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

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 ZVT 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 83.3%.

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 VN59 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

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