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LG59 PKX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023

Body has Damage & Corrosion all around

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022

Body Corroded All Around

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 303,018 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion under and on body

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 300,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B Crack Less Than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light Slightly Cracked, Not Likely For Water Getting Inside Lens

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear Door Edges Corroded, No Sharp Edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 300,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B Crack Less Than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light Slightly Cracked, Not Likely For Water Getting Inside Lens

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear Door Edges Corroded, No Sharp Edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 280,189 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 264,039 miles

Offside Rear door corodded

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 264,036 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working x 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working x 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear door corodded

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 236,138 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 236,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 207,421 miles

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r d bush

Pass 29 Apr 2014 183,775 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 183,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 183,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 137,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 137,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 PKX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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