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AK16 SYU

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,876 mi
Last recorded177,876 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 177,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 177,876 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,025 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,740 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,556 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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AK16 SYU is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver 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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

AK16 SYU is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AK16 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 SYU 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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