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BJ17 RVC

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,087 mi
Last recorded198,087 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 198,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 183,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 166,447 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 166,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 146,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 129,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,511 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,931 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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BJ17 RVC is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 90,464 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 BJ17 RVC, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ17 RVC registered?

BJ17 RVC is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BJ17 RVC 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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