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AJ16 VUA

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,694 mi
Last recorded101,694 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 101,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 101,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small cut in side wall but no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,581 miles

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 81,581 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 69,949 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 69,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,122 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing off inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2021 54,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,349 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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AJ16 VUA is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ16 VUA, 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 AJ16 VUA registered?

AJ16 VUA is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is AJ16 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 VUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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