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AK11 TYX

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

231,912 mi
Last recorded231,912 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 231,912 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise further inspection ()

Rear Rear diff noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2022 231,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise further inspection ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 212,912 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has cuts in tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, cut in tread, nail in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside mirror casing lose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 212,911 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust smoke coming from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Upper bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached Centre (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has cuts in tread

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure Centre (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, cut in tread, nail in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside mirror casing lose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 195,331 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 195,330 miles

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 183,321 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, X2 nails in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight rear handbrake imbalance

Fail 21 Oct 2019 183,321 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, X2 nails in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight rear handbrake imbalance

Pass 2 Oct 2018 177,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 173,069 miles

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

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

Offside 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) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 173,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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) ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 172,223 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 172,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 May 2015 165,724 miles

Engine light on. rear discs corroded.

emissions to clean to register

Fail 6 May 2015 165,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine light on. rear discs corroded.

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Jun 2014 142,889 miles

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

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

rear disc slightly scored

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 TYX 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 56.3%.

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 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 AK11 TYX, 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 TYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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