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LG05 LES

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,479 mi
Last recorded64,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 64,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,204 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

suspension component's corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,080 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,954 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 33,954 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 24,130 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 24,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,412 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,564 miles

offside repeater lense damaged

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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LG05 LES is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG05 LES, 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 LG05 LES registered?

LG05 LES is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LG05 LES safe to buy?

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