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AK61 EKV

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,316 mi
Last recorded254,316 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 EKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 254,316 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 254,316 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 242,028 miles

front plate slightly damaged

osf shockabsorber damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 241,118 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

rear brake pipes to flexi's corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2019 230,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 223,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded at clips and fixings. (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from inter cooler pipe.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 223,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded at clips and fixings. (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from inter cooler pipe.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 214,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 199,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x 4 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 168,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 120,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,045 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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AK61 EKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK61 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 EKV registered?

AK61 EKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AK61 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 EKV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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