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AK62 ARK

2014 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,151 mi
Last recorded134,151 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Crafter107,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ARK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 134,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 134,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt receiver is damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt receiver is damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 100,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 85,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 62,153 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 54,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator on nsf inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp likely to become detached side marker light loose likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,853 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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AK62 ARK is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 107,711 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 AK62 ARK, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK62 ARK registered?

AK62 ARK is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is AK62 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 ARK shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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