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55 DXG

2010 Volkswagen Crafter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,741 mi
Last recorded211,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Crafter126,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 DXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 211,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 211,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 209,607 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 209,607 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 206,253 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 206,253 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 May 2022 201,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 201,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 197,726 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 191,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 191,474 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 188,616 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 183,485 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Fail 8 Jan 2018 183,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2016 178,322 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 178,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 157,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,281 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,281 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,317 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

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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55 DXG is a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,034 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 55 DXG, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 55 DXG registered?

55 DXG is a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is 55 DXG safe to buy?

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