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WJ59 LFR

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,044 mi
Last recorded181,044 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 181,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 180,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 178,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 177,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 174,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

WINDSCREEN MINOR DAMAGED.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 168,954 miles

FRONT AND REAR ROLL BAR "D" MOUNTS WORN

Front WINDSCREEN DAMAGED NOT RESTRICTING VIEW OF DRIVER

MINOR EXTERIOR DAMAGE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING INNER JOINTS WORN

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE

Pass 19 Sep 2014 165,742 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 165,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,661 miles

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

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

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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WJ59 LFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ59 LFR, 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 WJ59 LFR registered?

WJ59 LFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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