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LC59 PWJ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,939 mi
Last recorded227,939 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 227,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 213,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 208,152 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 191,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 190,659 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 137,425 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 137,425 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 94,823 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear discs

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,823 miles

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

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

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

slight wear discs

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,662 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,659 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,986 miles

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 PWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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