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AK18 VMZ

2018 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Crafter87,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,560 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken . no sharp edges and no white light showing to rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,260 miles

Brake wear indicator on dash

Brake wear looms both broken and insecure osf and nsr

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

Oil leak Rocker cover and crank seal

Fail 7 Sep 2023 92,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake wear indicator on dash

Brake wear looms both broken and insecure osf and nsr

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

Oil leak Rocker cover and crank seal

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,000 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash. osf wire broken and nsr insecure and likely to of been damaged. requires further inspection

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Topside running down (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever high operation

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad warning light on dash. osf wire broken and nsr insecure and likely to of been damaged. requires further inspection

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Topside running down (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Parking brake lever high operation

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 VMZ 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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

AK18 VMZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AK18 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 VMZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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