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AK11 BDO

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

286,089 mi
Last recorded286,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 286,089 miles

1/ handbrake reading just met handbrake needs attention

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 282,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 282,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 256,510 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 256,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From Fuel Tank To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 241,823 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 220,097 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 202,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 192,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 160,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre nail

Fail 30 Mar 2017 134,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre nail

Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,943 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,233 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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AK11 BDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 120,646 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 AK11 BDO, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK11 BDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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