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265 ETV

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,255 mi
Last recorded205,255 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration265 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 205,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 201,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 192,748 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 192,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 183,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 178,677 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 178,674 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 173,686 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,158 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 146,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,007 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 111,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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265 ETV is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 96,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 265 ETV, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 265 ETV?

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What year was 265 ETV registered?

265 ETV is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is 265 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 265 ETV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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