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AK18 VMV

2018 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Crafter87,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 130,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,009 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 122,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyreflat

Rear shock coverscorroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 86,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54 mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 67,892 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AK18 VMV is a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 87,139 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 AK18 VMV, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK18 VMV registered?

AK18 VMV is a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is AK18 VMV safe to buy?

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