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LC09 SJO

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,126 mi
Last recorded77,126 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 76,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,237 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Body and door damaged.

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

Nearside Side marker not working.

Offside Rear Lense damaged.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 76,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Body and door damaged.

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

Nearside Side marker not working.

Offside Rear Lense damaged.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2021 75,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2020 73,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2020 73,222 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,120 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

eml on

front number plate damaged

play in n/s and o/s inner track rods

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,721 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

eml on

front number plate damaged

play in n/s and o/s inner track rods

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,650 miles

centre brake light not working

front number plate broken

Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,649 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

front number plate broken

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,877 miles

center brake light not working

eml light on dash

front brake disks poor condition

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

center brake light not working

eml light on dash

front brake disks poor condition

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,978 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,978 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,557 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 40,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC09 SJO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC09 SJO, 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 LC09 SJO registered?

LC09 SJO is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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