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LS59 XAT

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

330,329 mi
Last recorded330,329 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 330,329 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 328,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 328,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 327,391 miles

All Suspension Joints Have Surface Rust

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 326,456 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cables (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2023 326,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both hand brake outer cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

smoke test carried out but unable to print results due to low emissions

Pass 11 Apr 2022 324,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

smoke test carried out but unable to print results due to low emissions

Pass 7 Apr 2021 323,383 miles

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

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine stabilizer bar lose

smoke test carried out but unable to print results due to low emissions

Fail 23 Mar 2021 323,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine stabilizer bar lose

smoke test carried out but unable to print results due to low emissions

Pass 12 Mar 2020 517,799 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside 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)

oil level light come son intermittently

Fail 25 Feb 2020 517,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front engine stay bar lose but secure (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside 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)

glow plug light flashing

oil level light flashing intermittent

smoke test carried out but unable to print results due to low emissions

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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LS59 XAT is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS59 XAT, 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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LS59 XAT is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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