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WJ59 VCW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,739 mi
Last recorded196,739 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 196,739 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear diff has slight seepage

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 159,384 miles

Light corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

NS Front tyre cracking on inner wall

NS Lower mirror glass broken

Fail 22 Feb 2018 159,363 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front & Rear discs in poor condition

Light corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

NS Front tyre cracking on inner wall

NS Lower mirror glass broken

Pass 25 Nov 2016 157,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 157,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,388 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear side marker lamp n/w

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

eml is lit

oil leak

o/s/f tyre has a large cut on inside wall but not to the cords

Fail 8 Sep 2015 147,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear side marker lamp n/w

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

eml is lit

oil leak

o/s/f tyre has a large cut on inside wall but not to the cords

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,948 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 VCW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCW, 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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WJ59 VCW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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