2011 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · YY61 ELU
2011 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 185,938 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,938 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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YY61 ELU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 185,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY61 ELU 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 (YY61 ELU) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 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: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both the n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YY61 ELU Mileage History
- 30/09/2022163,667 mi
- 29/09/2023168,825 mi+5,158 mi
- 27/09/2024176,048 mi+7,223 mi
- 14/01/2026185,932 mi+9,884 mi
- 16/01/2026185,938 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,757 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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