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AF17 EFV

2017 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,805 mi
Last recorded82,805 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Crafter90,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 82,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 82,802 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour In door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour In door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn to outer sidewall and deep cut to tread ply / chords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to tread and sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 70,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Opaque / cloudy (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link bush worn

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link bush worn

Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,177 miles

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

Offside Indicator lens in mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 56,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator lens in mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 46,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 39,089 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 EFV 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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

AF17 EFV is a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is AF17 EFV safe to buy?

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