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VN59 ZVU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

238,675 mi
Last recorded238,675 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 238,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 226,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 193,494 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 193,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 172,515 miles

brake Waring light on

Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,407 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 171,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 169,095 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster loose

Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2019 168,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2018 159,712 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror indictor repeater len's broken but not showing white light.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 159,712 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror indictor repeater len's broken but not showing white light.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,931 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,446 miles

KNOCKING NOISE ON ENGINE.OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately This vehicle has had 4 holes cut into vehicle floor. I would suggest that these holes are repaired immediately to correct standards. (2.4.A.3)

Unable to submit manual advisory for holes in floor.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 137,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately This vehicle has had 4 holes cut into vehicle floor. I would suggest that these holes are repaired immediately to correct standards. (2.4.A.3)

Unable to submit manual advisory for holes in floor.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,833 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,778 miles

handbrake travel close to its limit!

light accident n/s to the n/s/f wing and door.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm! n/s/r side wall scuffed/perishede.

slight lift in both front top strut mountings.

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 ZVU 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 72.2%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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