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AY65 PHV

2015 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,003 mi
Last recorded167,003 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Crafter104,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 PHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 167,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 158,645 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,964 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 148,964 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 148,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 122,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake has just been met will require some attention

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,668 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,330 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 52,329 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 40,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 40,461 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x two chips (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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AY65 PHV is a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 104,652 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 AY65 PHV, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY65 PHV registered?

AY65 PHV is a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 11 November 2015.

Is AY65 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY65 PHV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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