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WR59 WTX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

248,168 mi
Last recorded248,168 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 WTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 248,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 248,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 240,629 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 240,624 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 233,977 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 233,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 228,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 228,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken white light emitting (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 223,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 215,888 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Feb 2021 215,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Feb 2020 207,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 207,937 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 197,160 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 197,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 186,328 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 185,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 173,810 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 173,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 161,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,337 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 139,336 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,893 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,171 miles

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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WR59 WTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WR59 WTX, 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 WR59 WTX registered?

WR59 WTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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