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A5 FYL

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,183 mi
Last recorded141,183 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 141,183 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 141,116 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 135,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 129,703 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 129,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,071 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 120,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,474 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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A5 FYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A5 FYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 FYL?

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What year was A5 FYL registered?

A5 FYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 September 2017.

Is A5 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FYL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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