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VO59 LXA

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,487 mi
Last recorded169,487 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 LXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 169,487 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 169,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative cable snap during test (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 168,242 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 162,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 145,387 miles

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

Nearside reflector damaged reduced reflection

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 145,383 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached center (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached center (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside reflector damaged reduced reflection

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,525 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 125,525 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,137 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,816 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,250 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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VO59 LXA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO59 LXA, 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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VO59 LXA is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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