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LC59 CVF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

229,715 mi
Last recorded229,715 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 CVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 229,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear mud gaurd missing

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

Offside Rear mud gaurd missing

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 229,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear mud gaurd missing

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

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

Offside Rear mud gaurd missing

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 210,841 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 197,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 191,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp = (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured - (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively - (1.2.1 (f))

No. plate light dim. -

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

Parking brake performance @ minimum -

Pass 2 Mar 2021 184,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 172,618 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front No. plate damaged

Near-side rear lens - extra reflector fitted.

Nearside Outer Seat-belt Slow to retract

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

Offside Seatbelt, slow to retract

Parking brake requires adjustment -

Slight play, off-side rack end

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack - near-side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 172,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

Front No. plate damaged

Near-side rear lens - extra reflector fitted.

Nearside Outer Seat-belt Slow to retract

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

Offside Seatbelt, slow to retract

Slight play, off-side rack end

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack - near-side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 147,133 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 147,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,195 miles

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,897 miles

slight wear lower ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,864 miles

slight wear rack

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,375 miles

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

Slight brake bind - near-side front.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LC59 CVF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LC59 CVF, 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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LC59 CVF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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