2011 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · OV11 VRF
2011 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 176,345 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OV11 VRF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 176,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Crafter (OV11 VRF) between June 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
OV11 VRF Mileage History
- 11/06/201467,936 mi
- 13/06/201467,937 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/201585,126 mi+17,189 mi
- 23/06/201585,127 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/2016100,334 mi+15,207 mi
- 27/07/2017116,950 mi+16,616 mi
- 27/07/2018125,703 mi+8,753 mi
- 01/08/2018125,716 mi+13 mi
- 12/08/2019133,582 mi+7,866 mi
- 12/08/2019133,589 mi+7 mi
- 14/10/2020137,038 mi+3,449 mi
- 26/10/2021147,705 mi+10,667 mi
- 26/10/2021147,705 mi
- 20/10/2022156,182 mi+8,477 mi
- 20/10/2022156,182 mi
- 18/10/2023162,473 mi+6,291 mi
- 18/10/2023162,473 mi
- 24/10/2024168,669 mi+6,196 mi
- 05/11/2024168,678 mi+9 mi
- 24/10/2025176,342 mi+7,664 mi
- 07/11/2025176,345 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,502 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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