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DK17 XGH

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,675 mi
Last recorded227,675 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 XGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 227,675 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 227,673 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 215,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 186,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 186,284 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 168,050 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 156,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,288 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 119,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,593 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,592 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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))

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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DK17 XGH is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DK17 XGH, 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 DK17 XGH registered?

DK17 XGH is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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