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WJ59 LFU

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

367,073 mi
Last recorded367,073 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 367,073 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 331,994 miles

Front lower cross member slightly damaged but not affect braking or steering

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer and inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 331,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front lower cross member slightly damaged but not affect braking or steering

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer and inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 280,362 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 202,132 miles

inner rack has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2014 201,233 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2014 201,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

dpf light on

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2013 163,874 miles

nearside side marker light damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 163,874 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside side marker light damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 135,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LFU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White 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 WJ59 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

WJ59 LFU is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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