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BG65 UFJ

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,613 mi
Last recorded173,613 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 UFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 173,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 163,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 149,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 136,867 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen O/S lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 134,387 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mount has excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen O/S lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,947 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working O/S side markers not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear sensor showing on dashboard

Pass 19 Feb 2020 10,758 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,498 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,664 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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BG65 UFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White 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 BG65 UFJ, 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 BG65 UFJ registered?

BG65 UFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 13 February 2016.

Is BG65 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG65 UFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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