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LG59 PFN

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,650 mi
Last recorded193,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 PFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 193,650 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 193,650 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 192,007 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 183,351 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 183,351 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 174,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 158,826 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear light panel lose/deteriorated but secure

Fail 5 May 2022 158,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear light panel lose/deteriorated but secure

Pass 15 May 2021 135,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 124,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 124,373 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 124,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 122,125 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

ns indicator lens cracked

osr lamp cluster damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2015 122,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

ns indicator lens cracked

osr lamp cluster damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,285 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,961 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 PFN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG59 PFN, 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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LG59 PFN is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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