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WF59 VTC

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

281,702 mi
Last recorded281,702 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 281,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 272,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 265,209 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 257,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 250,325 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 250,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 243,034 miles

Both front shock absorber weathershields missing

Nearside Front service brake much slower than o/s

Fail 11 Aug 2021 243,033 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Both front shock absorber weathershields missing

Nearside Front service brake much slower than o/s

Pass 1 Sep 2020 232,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 218,927 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater cover cracked

Slight play from inner steering arms/rack

Pass 20 Jun 2018 215,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 210,707 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2015 178,258 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 178,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 143,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,668 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise knock from steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 83,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WF59 VTC 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 77.8%.

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 WF59 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF59 VTC registered?

WF59 VTC is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is WF59 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 VTC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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