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BK16 XVN

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,365 mi
Last recorded172,365 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 XVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 172,365 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 155,107 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 142,573 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 142,573 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 116,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,892 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 1 May 2019 80,602 miles

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

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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BK16 XVN is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK16 XVN, 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

How do I check the history of BK16 XVN?

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What year was BK16 XVN registered?

BK16 XVN is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BK16 XVN safe to buy?

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