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WU09 LFX

2009 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,138 mi
Last recorded183,138 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Crafter121,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 183,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

propshaft centre bush worn

Fail 9 Apr 2018 183,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

slice in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

propshaft centre bush worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 174,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 174,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 166,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear hand brake low on effort 21%

Fail 4 Nov 2015 166,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 141,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 141,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,299 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,246 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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WU09 LFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU09 LFX, 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 WU09 LFX registered?

WU09 LFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is WU09 LFX safe to buy?

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