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BF16 JYK

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,892 mi
Last recorded154,892 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 JYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 154,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber mount for bearing is worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 154,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber mount for bearing is worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight wear o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central drive shaft bearing rubber support bush heavily perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all shock absorber covers heavily corroded or missing

Fail 27 Feb 2023 104,774 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both OS and NS brake pipes running from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake backing plate that handbrake shoes mount to (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central drive shaft bearing rubber support bush heavily perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring in wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all shock absorber covers heavily corroded or missing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 74,932 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,054 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 JYK is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

BF16 JYK is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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