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LB59 FUV

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,295 mi
Last recorded146,295 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 146,295 miles

Front Grille is deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front -door damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp has been repaired with tape

Offside Front door damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 137,655 miles

DPF has been repaired according to presenter of vehicle

Damage to offside of vehicle

Front Grille is deteriorated

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

General body condition

Nearside Rear Lamp has been repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing mirror casing and repeater lamp has been repaired with tape

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mains (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 137,655 miles

DPF has been repaired according to presenter of vehicle

Damage to offside of vehicle

Front Grille is deteriorated

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

General body condition

Nearside Rear Lamp has been repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror casing and repeater lamp has been repaired with tape

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mains (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 136,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Front Grille is damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door is damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rears (main) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Both nearside and offside rears (4.6.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

general body condition

Pass 18 Apr 2024 128,083 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,224 miles

wear in steering rack offside

wear nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,202 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear in steering rack offside

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,682 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,276 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 26,276 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,607 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 24,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,640 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 18,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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 FUV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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