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WJ59 LFW

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 272,109 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front wipers slight smeering

Pass 28 Sep 2021 249,799 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 230,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 216,237 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 216,237 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 197,387 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 25 Sep 2018 196,558 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 2 Oct 2017 182,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 182,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 167,894 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 167,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 153,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 133,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 114,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LFW is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ59 LFW, 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

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What year was WJ59 LFW registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ59 LFW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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