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WJ59 LFY

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,602 mi
Last recorded199,602 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 199,602 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 197,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 194,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 193,242 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 193,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 190,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 190,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 186,220 miles

All four tyres Are LT245 / 70 R16 113 / 110 8pr

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle lower corner door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 186,213 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All four Not commercial rated tyre rated load under 110 = 2120kg axle weight front 1650kg rear 2250kg (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Edge to edge cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle lower corner door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 large stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 182,662 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Door Lower corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 169,659 miles

brake warning light on

crack in windscreen

rear lamps damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,397 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 157,395 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,697 miles

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 5 Apr 2017 143,697 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65/16c and out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,703 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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WJ59 LFY 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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

WJ59 LFY is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is WJ59 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 LFY 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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