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CA53 AAG

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 AAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 83,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 80,451 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter torn

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter torn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,585 miles

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 62,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Lens also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Mirror back damaged and insecure

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,388 miles

Both front shock absorber shrouds damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 53,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front shock absorber shrouds damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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CA53 AAG is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA53 AAG, 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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What year was CA53 AAG registered?

CA53 AAG is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is CA53 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 AAG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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