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LC59 CWM

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 81,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2025 81,786 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front shock slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,752 miles

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

Nearside Front shock shaft slight play

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 70,732 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front shock shaft slight play

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,220 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front shocks poor dumping

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,894 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

REAR DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,857 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 43,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,759 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,759 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 27,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 CWM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC59 CWM, 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 LC59 CWM registered?

LC59 CWM is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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