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LB59 FTZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,349 mi
Last recorded71,349 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 71,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,194 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 44,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 38,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bodywork damaged no sharp edges

eml light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 37,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bodywork damaged no sharp edges

eml light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,662 miles

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens both side (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 30,660 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator not working n/s (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view n/s (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens both side (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,939 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,476 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (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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LB59 FTZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LB59 FTZ, 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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LB59 FTZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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