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AF61 XJL

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,205 mi
Last recorded125,205 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Crafter120,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 125,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front rack end play

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 121,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,956 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,633 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,764 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,764 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,779 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,183 miles

inner steering rack slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,179 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inner steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,443 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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AF61 XJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF61 XJL, 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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AF61 XJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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