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LC59 CWR

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,701 mi
Last recorded131,701 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 131,701 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion

cover /under trays fitted

front to rear brake pipes have been grease

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f rack ends have play

o/s/f brake sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,730 miles

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2025 125,729 miles

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

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,540 miles

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2024 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,428 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 108,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,489 miles

2 main brake pipes behind fuel tank cannot check for corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2021 97,489 miles

2 main brake pipes behind fuel tank cannot check for corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 87,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 78,907 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,159 miles

Diff. leaking

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,324 miles

oil leak from hydraulic lift for tipper bed

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,531 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 25,531 miles

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)

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 CWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CWR, 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 CWR registered?

LC59 CWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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