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LJ61 OEO

2001 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 OEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 117,427 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 117,419 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front abs wires insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced x 3 as marked (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,666 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 116,665 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 108,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 108,996 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High adjustment required (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,964 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blind spot glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass shattered (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear light unit slightly mis-aligned due to bent mounting bar

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged blind spot glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,118 miles

both rear leaf spring forward eye bushes slightly worn

brake pedal travel long - servo working, no brake fluid leaks, passed brake performance test.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

both rear leaf spring forward eye bushes slightly worn

brake pedal travel long - servo working, no brake fluid leaks, passed brake performance test.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,448 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 56,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim/bulb black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and is worn out (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror indicator lens holed - not affecting lighting

Offside door mirror indicator slightly discoloured

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight play in n/s inner steering joint/tie rod

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 14,736 miles

front no plate damaged and trigger point met emmisions

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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LJ61 OEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ61 OEO, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ61 OEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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