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A3 FKY

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 131,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 130,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,380 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both sides lower arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 115,378 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake test not carried out due to front brakes worn out. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mounting corroded, mounting adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads worn out (O/S/F worn down to metal backing, Brake disc badly scored). (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Corrosion on N/S/R chassis in two places. Leaf spring front mounting and body mounting area. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both sides lower arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,070 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 56,066 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear light damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,915 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,634 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 87,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,808 miles

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

Nearside Tail light slightly damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 54,808 miles

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

Nearside Tail light slightly damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,692 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,093 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 45,088 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 40,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,113 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 27,113 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,411 miles

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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A3 FKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 A3 FKY, 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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A3 FKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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