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A18 GAP

2014 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,308 mi
Last recorded142,308 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Crafter107,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 142,308 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 142,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 20 Mar 2025 139,571 miles

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged curb mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 139,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged curb mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 136,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 136,811 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 131,722 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 131,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PIVOTS WHEN JACKED UP (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALLOW 3MM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PIVOTS WHEN JACKED UP (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALLOW 3MM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO SHOULDER ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 122,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DUE TO PULLING OUT A PIECE OF METAL FROM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PIVOTS WHEN JACKED UP (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALLOW 3MM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PIVOTS WHEN JACKED UP (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALLOW 3MM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO SHOULDER ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 119,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,623 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber insert has slight movement

Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber insert has slight movement

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,666 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 106,666 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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A18 GAP is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 107,711 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 A18 GAP, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 GAP is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is A18 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GAP shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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