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AE63 RCV

2013 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,328 mi
Last recorded122,328 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Crafter109,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,311 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 120,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,599 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 116,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,697 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm 235/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

side loading door handle missing

Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damaged but no sharp edges at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure lense missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,676 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,580 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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AE63 RCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE63 RCV, 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 AE63 RCV registered?

AE63 RCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is AE63 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 RCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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