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L700 ALR

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 ALR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 72,940 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 69,678 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 59,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 57,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 55,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 54,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 51,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 49,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 46,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,697 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

slight movement in both front wheels

Fail 14 Oct 2013 29,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber split

slight movement in both front wheels

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 20,885 miles

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

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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L700 ALR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L700 ALR, 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 L700 ALR registered?

L700 ALR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is L700 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 ALR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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