2011 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · VU11 VBD
2011 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 285,707 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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VU11 VBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 285,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 VBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Crafter (VU11 VBD) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU11 VBD Mileage History
- 13/04/2023276,298 mi
- 20/02/2024278,163 mi+1,865 mi
- 20/02/2024278,164 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2025283,039 mi+4,875 mi
- 18/02/2026285,707 mi+2,668 mi
Average of roughly 3,297 miles per year across 5 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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