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BJ17 RVR

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,042 mi
Last recorded101,042 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 100,992 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing Rearmost joint only has 3 out of 4 fixing bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 100,766 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 90,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 90,960 miles

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

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,058 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 81,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body debris

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020

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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 RVR is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ17 RVR, 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.

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BJ17 RVR is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 May 2017.

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