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161 WPE

2013 Volkswagen Crafter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,462 mi
Last recorded82,462 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Crafter109,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 WPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 82,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,315 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 75,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 59,802 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 59,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,115 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 55,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,022 miles

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

Front play in both top strut mounts

Front tyres uneven wear

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,358 miles

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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161 WPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 109,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 161 WPE, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 161 WPE registered?

161 WPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is 161 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 161 WPE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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