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BJ61 GSY

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,463 mi
Last recorded146,463 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 146,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play steering rack end

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 139,228 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump damp with diesel

Fail 3 Oct 2024 139,226 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,960 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 114,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,053 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both rack ends

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar d-bushes

Slight play in the nearside front lower wishbone forward bush

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,569 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have slight lateral movement

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ61 GSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ61 GSY, 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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What year was BJ61 GSY registered?

BJ61 GSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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