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AC13 ACE

2013 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

717,759 mi
Last recorded717,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Crafter109,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC13 ACE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 717,759 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Plastic cover broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Imbalance at handbrake, both brakes lock

Pass 7 Mar 2025 679,926 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 679,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 644,958 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 644,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 607,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 606,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage across axle (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded close to shoe hold down spring

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

Rear differential worn

Pass 12 Apr 2022 569,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 569,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 511,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 454,227 miles

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

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

Front both shock absorber legs have play

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

windscreen has small chips

Fail 23 Mar 2020 454,220 miles

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

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

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

Front both shock absorber legs have play

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

windscreen has small chips

Pass 9 Apr 2019 398,860 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 332,530 miles

both front lower ball joints worn resulting in lift

Fail 10 Apr 2018 332,527 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front lower ball joints worn resulting in lift

Pass 5 Apr 2017 261,436 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 190,049 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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AC13 ACE is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AC13 ACE, 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 AC13 ACE registered?

AC13 ACE is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is AC13 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC13 ACE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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