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AF16 JAO

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high, just within limits

Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,004 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate badly corroded

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 113,004 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate badly corroded

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,426 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside of vehicle (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside of vehicle, front to rear to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside of vehicle 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,804 miles

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in between shocker body and shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 90,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in between shocker body and shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable bearing housing (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 84,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable bearing housing (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,391 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 JAO 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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

AF16 JAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is AF16 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 JAO 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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