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AE13 VVZ

2013 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,526 mi
Last recorded172,526 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Crafter109,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 172,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 168,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 164,432 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 164,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure handbrake drum (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 162,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 162,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,513 miles

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

Rear high level brake light inop

Fail 4 Mar 2022 159,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 156,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 152,771 miles

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

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

movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Fail 2 Mar 2020 152,771 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,238 miles

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

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

advise movement in o/s n/s front shockers

advise movement in rack

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,238 miles

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

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

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

advise movement in o/s n/s front shockers

advise movement in rack

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,842 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,489 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,805 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

brake pad warning light on

coolant low

coolant warning light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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AE13 VVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE13 VVZ, 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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AE13 VVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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