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LG59 OWX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

452,910 mi
Last recorded452,910 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 OWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 452,910 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 452,630 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 452,630 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 452,518 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 450,849 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2021 437,074 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2020 415,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 393,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 364,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 358,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 358,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 352,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2016 352,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 341,388 miles

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 326,194 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 2 Sep 2014 326,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 275,997 miles

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 275,992 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 176,058 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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LG59 OWX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG59 OWX, 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 LG59 OWX registered?

LG59 OWX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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