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WU59 TZG

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,553 mi
Last recorded171,553 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 TZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 171,553 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 170,962 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 166,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 162,228 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,396 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ON SHOCK (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH LINER (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 155,750 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 148,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 139,349 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 135,335 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 133,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,784 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 113,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside inner steering rack joint has excessive movement

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,590 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

park brake slow to release after application

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,640 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 102,636 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,425 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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WU59 TZG is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU59 TZG, 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 WU59 TZG registered?

WU59 TZG is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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