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AD57 AXU

2007 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Crafter122,281 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 AXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Backing plates corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear position lamp lens slight damage

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front brake disks worn

both rear lights cracked

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working full of water (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front brake disks worn

both rear lights cracked

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 119,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 111,280 miles

play in front shock absorber top mounts

slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 1 Feb 2017 111,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in front shock absorber top mounts

slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,816 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,469 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front discs worn inner edges

o/s rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front discs worn inner edges

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rack end slight play

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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AD57 AXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 122,281 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 AD57 AXU, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD57 AXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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