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AK16 LMV

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,300 mi
Last recorded205,300 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 205,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 204,598 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 204,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 198,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 170,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 170,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 136,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,924 miles

front need tracking

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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AK16 LMV is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK16 LMV, 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 AK16 LMV registered?

AK16 LMV is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is AK16 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 LMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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