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LG59 PKU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

302,538 mi
Last recorded302,538 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 PKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 302,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 302,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water jet inop (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 291,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 274,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 258,890 miles

both front suspension lower arm outer ball joints worn & only just acceptable

Fail 20 Oct 2014 258,890 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front suspension lower arm outer ball joints worn & only just acceptable

Pass 19 Nov 2013 218,023 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 218,012 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S Repeater Lens Missing

N/S Steering Arm / Track Rod, Has Slight Play At Rack End

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 167,527 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 167,527 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight lift front ball joints

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 PKU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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