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LB59 FUA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,567 mi
Last recorded47,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 47,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,558 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 41,552 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes medium play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,226 miles

both side rear tyre has nail

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,202 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s lens (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s lens damage shows white light (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

both side rear tyre has nail

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 24,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,401 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 13,542 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FUA 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 54.5%.

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 LB59 FUA, 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 LB59 FUA registered?

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

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