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AE66 VLD

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,703 mi
Last recorded107,703 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,703 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 107,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column attachment defective excessive movement in the lower column bush (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.27 millimetre's at time of test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake efficiency 14% 16% minimum requirement for the test

handbrake lever travel

Pass 8 Jan 2025 100,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 100,820 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,206 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 93,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,326 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,741 miles

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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AE66 VLD is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE66 VLD, 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.

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What year was AE66 VLD registered?

AE66 VLD is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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