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CU17 CTY

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,318 mi
Last recorded154,318 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 CTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 154,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 154,282 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 110,445 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,047 miles

front brake discs lipped badly

slight lip rear brake discs

slight oil leak

slight oil leak

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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CU17 CTY is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CU17 CTY, 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 CU17 CTY registered?

CU17 CTY is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CU17 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU17 CTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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