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LO59 ABX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,665 mi
Last recorded170,665 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 170,665 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear handbrake low readings

Fail 29 Aug 2025 170,665 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear handbrake low readings

Pass 10 Jul 2024 156,898 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner track rod joints nearside front (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that passes under chassis is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 156,230 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 142,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 142,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes are coated in underseal or other protective film (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer axle seal has a small weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 131,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system small leak just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes are coated in underseal or other protective film (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer axle seal has a small weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 119,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower steering rack slide bushing has slight wear

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside, pipes that join to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,907 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes that run from fuel tank towards rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,040 miles

windscreen has minor chips

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,820 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,864 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LO59 ABX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LO59 ABX, 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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LO59 ABX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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