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CY17 EAJ

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY17 EAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,065 miles

Front Wipers judder across the screen

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,230 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 95,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,626 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 91,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,932 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 80,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Calliper handbrake lever (possibly cable fault) (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,404 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,401 miles

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

Front Both Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,427 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 43,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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CY17 EAJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CY17 EAJ, 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 CY17 EAJ registered?

CY17 EAJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is CY17 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY17 EAJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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