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AF66 GFU

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

262,953 mi
Last recorded262,953 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 262,953 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 262,953 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 260,024 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 259,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 243,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 243,086 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 207,950 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 207,950 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 168,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 128,108 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,568 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside side repeater lens damaged

slight oil leak

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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AF66 GFU is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF66 GFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF66 GFU registered?

AF66 GFU is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is AF66 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 GFU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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