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AR07 BSU

2007 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,817 mi
Last recorded182,817 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Crafter122,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 182,817 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 182,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 179,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle section to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 169,874 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 169,862 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 167,023 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 149,443 miles

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

Front Exhaust Corroded

Front Slight Play In Shocks / Top Mounts

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,571 miles

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

Offside Steering Rack Notchy

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 113,879 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,476 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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AR07 BSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AR07 BSU, 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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What year was AR07 BSU registered?

AR07 BSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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