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AF16 ECJ

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 76,666 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 71,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,218 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 68,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,774 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,744 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2022 57,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,467 miles

Nearside Rear 1 off sidelight bulb not working

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,317 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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AF16 ECJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF16 ECJ, 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 AF16 ECJ registered?

AF16 ECJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AF16 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 ECJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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