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RE59 LAA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,724 mi
Last recorded206,724 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 LAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 206,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slight perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 206,722 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slight perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 206,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 205,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 205,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 204,330 miles

Airbag light on dashboard

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 203,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 202,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 195,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 187,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 187,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 156,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 109,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,580 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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RE59 LAA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE59 LAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE59 LAA?

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What year was RE59 LAA registered?

RE59 LAA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is RE59 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 LAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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