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LG09 ORW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ORW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Located on door mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Door mirror damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Located on door mirror. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens is cracked in more than 1 place.

Pass 15 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2021 164,282 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective after dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 164,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective after dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,888 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 158,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,700 miles

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

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

both front steering arms slight play

o/s side repeater lens damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 142,700 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

235/65/16 tyre size

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

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

both front steering arms slight play

o/s side repeater lens damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,845 miles

centre brake light not working

coolant leak

coolant leak

n/s mirror indicator lens damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2018 129,842 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre brake light not working

coolant leak

coolant leak

n/s mirror indicator lens damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,361 miles

both rear flexi hoses perished

handbrake efficiency on minimum limits

n/s mirror indicator lens damaged

oil leaks

oil level light on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2017 112,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear flexi hoses perished

n/s mirror indicator lens damaged

oil leaks

oil level light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,404 miles

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

e m l on at dash

Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e m l on at dash

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,787 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,643 miles

Crack in windscreen outside of zones

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

chip in windscreen (lower)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,522 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Crack in windscreen outside of zones

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

chip in windscreen (lower)

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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LG09 ORW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LG09 ORW, 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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LG09 ORW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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