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AK61 ELJ

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,560 mi
Last recorded196,560 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 196,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 189,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 185,011 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 185,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 179,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 174,492 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 169,564 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 168,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,445 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 96,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK61 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

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

Is AK61 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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