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GBSM15XJE

VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER

2015 · WHITE · DIESEL · 66,153 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-06● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition14 MOT tests · 8 passed

MOT History — 14 tests · 8 passed · 6 failed

PASS6 February 2026
66,153 mi
  • ADVISORYdrivers seat base cushion deteriorated
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL6 February 2026
66,153 mi
  • ADVISORYdrivers seat base cushion deteriorated
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASS7 February 2025
62,046 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYSteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
FAIL3 February 2025
62,045 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYSteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks have play in Gland bushes (5.3.2 (c))
PASS5 February 2024
54,261 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL5 February 2024
54,261 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
PASS24 January 2023
45,917 mi
  • ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush At both front and rear spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush At both front and rear spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL23 January 2023
45,917 mi
  • ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush At both front and rear spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush At both front and rear spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS24 January 2022
41,069 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL24 January 2022
41,069 mi
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS21 January 2021
37,254 mi
  • ADVISORYShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front, upper gland bushes (5.3.2 (c))
PASS28 January 2020
33,377 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front have slight play in top damper rod bush/ bearing (5.3.2 (c))
FAIL28 January 2020
33,377 mi
  • MAJORNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front have slight play in top damper rod bush/ bearing (5.3.2 (c))
PASS1 February 2019
29,134 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
CRAFTER
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,968 cc
Year
2015
First registered
2015-06
CO₂ emissions
216 g/km
Tax due
2027-04-01
MOT expiry
2027-02-06
Recorded mileage
66,153 mi

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