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BJ11 HGG

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,629 mi
Last recorded129,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 HGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 129,629 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 125,462 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Mirror missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure And Slightly damaged (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 125,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Lower Mirror missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure And Slightly damaged (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,724 miles

Emissions to clean to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 119,645 miles

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

Emissions to clean to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,666 miles

Emissions to clean to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split on the outer end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions to clean to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split on the outer end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,302 miles

Both side repeater lenses damaged/missing, but not adversely affecting light output.

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,281 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,229 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 96,217 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,431 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,400 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,158 miles

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

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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BJ11 HGG is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ11 HGG, 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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BJ11 HGG is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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