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BF16 JYJ

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 JYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 31,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 31,643 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure bolts not fully secured (secured and safe) (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 30,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 30,432 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. lever stuck (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 26,644 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 17,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,174 miles

Offside Rear brake pads deteriorated/unevenly worn

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 14,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads deteriorated/unevenly worn

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,440 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 8,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,983 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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BF16 JYJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 96,765 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 BF16 JYJ, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF16 JYJ registered?

BF16 JYJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BF16 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 JYJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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