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RE59 LBF

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

274,931 mi
Last recorded274,931 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 274,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 252,074 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 225,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 200,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 173,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,266 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 127,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,301 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,972 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 87,499 miles

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

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 LBF is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LBF, 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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What year was RE59 LBF registered?

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

Is RE59 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 LBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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