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AK57 HCG

2007 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Crafter122,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 135,369 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2019 118,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror type.... (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light as above.... (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake effort only just passed mot limit....

exhaust has minor leak around cat/dpf area

exhaust main silencer deteriorated and rear metal support.....

windscreen scorred / scratched drivers side,....

Fail 22 Oct 2019 118,806 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (2459cc limit of 0.60....TD.) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe / joint / DPF / flexi' area....???? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view main glass smashed.... (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on.......... (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16....115/113.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror type.... (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light as above.... (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake effort only just passed mot limit....

exhaust main silencer deteriorated and rear metal support.....

windscreen scorred / scratched drivers side,....

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,983 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Fail 13 Oct 2018 106,936 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure metal support broken .... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear.... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear.... (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side repeater lens partly broken....

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 92,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken.... (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired red reflector ....broken. (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal support broken off.... (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test several items on top of dash, now on seat.... ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front side repeator lens broken part missing....

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheel cap fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Fail 18 Oct 2013 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheel cap fitted unable to check wheel nuts

engine management light and anti skid/traction control light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,340 miles

slight damage on outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

slight deterioration to rear anti/roll bar-axle bushes

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

spare tyre has uneven wear across tread area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 169,362 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2011 169,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2010 134,310 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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AK57 HCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 122,281 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 AK57 HCG, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK57 HCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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