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LO59 ABZ

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,717 mi
Last recorded154,717 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 154,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 149,782 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 143,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 143,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 139,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rusty in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 133,055 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 129,720 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 129,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 119,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,113 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,641 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,553 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,553 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,450 miles

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

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 ABZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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