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BJ61 RPU

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,523 mi
Last recorded157,523 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 157,523 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 149,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 142,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,802 miles

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,802 miles

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

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,543 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing slighlty

Fail 1 Mar 2018 80,543 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lense, damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing slighlty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,627 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot play in piston (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,669 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 44,669 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.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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BJ61 RPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ61 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

BJ61 RPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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