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AF63 LZS

2013 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,143 mi
Last recorded172,143 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Crafter109,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 LZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 172,143 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 158,043 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 149,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking/split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit ( 235/65r16c 115/113r ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 149,746 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking/split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit ( 235/65r16c 115/113r ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,835 miles

Brake pedal has extended travel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides very deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,826 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,528 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 121,526 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,181 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,249 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AF63 LZS is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF63 LZS, 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 AF63 LZS registered?

AF63 LZS is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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