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AD12 LTD

2016 Volkswagen Crafter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

256,148 mi
Last recorded256,148 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Crafter96,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 LTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 256,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 240,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 240,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 225,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspected diff oil leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 209,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 148,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 131,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,063 miles

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

low emitter detected

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low

rear hand brake imbalance

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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AD12 LTD is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 96,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD12 LTD, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD12 LTD registered?

AD12 LTD is a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AD12 LTD safe to buy?

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