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LL59 LEJ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,315 mi
Last recorded165,315 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 165,305 miles

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 158,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 158,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 152,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 142,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight seepage from diff seal

Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,347 miles

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

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2020 123,320 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,560 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

tyre size-235/65/16c

Fail 12 Dec 2019 114,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (M.I.L=Malfunction Indicator Lamp) (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

tyre size-235/65/16c

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,675 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated have slight cuts and inner edges of tread area wearing low

slight front service brake imbalance

slight oil leak from rear diff'

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre size-235/65/16C-115/113T

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 93,741 miles

Tyre size-235/65/16C-115/113T

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 85,349 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65R16C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,385 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,200 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

ems light stays on

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,122 miles

mil lamp on.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,096 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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LL59 LEJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL59 LEJ, 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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LL59 LEJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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