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AF17 DHX

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,194 mi
Last recorded168,194 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 168,194 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2025 168,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 168,130 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 158,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 158,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear heater exhaust secured around the brake pipe with wire (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 149,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 119,566 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,231 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,721 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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AF17 DHX 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 AF17 DHX, 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.

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What year was AF17 DHX registered?

AF17 DHX is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is AF17 DHX safe to buy?

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