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BG16 NLC

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,565 mi
Last recorded56,565 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 NLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 56,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 30,341 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 22,409 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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BG16 NLC is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG16 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 NLC registered?

BG16 NLC is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is BG16 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 NLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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