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AB04 TAB

2014 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

299,822 mi
Last recorded299,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Crafter107,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 TAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 299,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 283,538 miles

SCREEN STONE CHIPPED O/S LOWER

Fail 17 Jan 2025 283,519 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding HAND BRAKE BINDING ON (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE WORN CUT/SPLIT CORD VISABLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED SHARP EDGES

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

REAR NO PLATE DETERIATED

SCREEN STONE CHIPPED O/S LOWER

Pass 11 Jan 2024 276,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and may need attention (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 262,115 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 243,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 225,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 188,132 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 188,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 152,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,786 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AB04 TAB is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 107,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB04 TAB, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB04 TAB registered?

AB04 TAB is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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