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WJ59 VCU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,988 mi
Last recorded238,988 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 238,988 miles

heavy corrosion to loading doors.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 235,097 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

side door corroded/repaired

Fail 20 Aug 2024 235,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

side door corroded/repaired

Pass 25 Sep 2023 230,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 230,592 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 224,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 217,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 211,773 miles

damage/corrosion to rear doors

Fail 1 Sep 2020 211,773 miles

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

damage/corrosion to rear doors

Pass 24 Jul 2019 207,091 miles

Heat shield covering DPF

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened parabolic spring retaining plate 1 of 4 bolts missing/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wide-angled ()

bodywork damage rear doors

Fail 23 Jul 2019 207,090 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened parabolic spring retaining plate 1 of 4 bolts missing/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wide-angled ()

bodywork damage rear doors

Pass 28 Aug 2018 200,154 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 183,773 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minimum reserve travel left on park brake

n/s side repeater lens broken

Fail 29 Aug 2017 183,773 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minimum reserve travel left on park brake

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,691 miles

n/s side repeater cover broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,690 miles

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

n/s side repeater cover broken

Pass 1 Sep 2015 146,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,469 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing

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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WJ59 VCU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ59 VCU, 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 WJ59 VCU registered?

WJ59 VCU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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