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LJ09 GSY

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

332,289 mi
Last recorded332,289 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 GSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 332,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 332,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 307,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 307,410 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 286,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 265,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 150,332 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 219,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 121,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 169,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,215 miles

Emergency exit sign missing on side door. Failure from April 01st.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,205 miles

Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Emergency exit sign missing on side door. Failure from April 01st.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,803 miles

one marker light on n/s not working

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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LJ09 GSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ09 GSY, 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 LJ09 GSY registered?

LJ09 GSY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is LJ09 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 GSY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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