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AF62 YTY

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

284,416 mi
Last recorded284,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 284,416 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 3 Dec 2024 269,628 miles

Both front shock absorber plastic dust covers are split/broken and excessively deteriorated

DIESEL WARNING LIGHTS ON

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.4mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.9mm and wearing on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.1mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside WINDOW SWITCH FAULTY

front bumper damaged

n/s/r lower panel damage

Fail 19 Nov 2024 269,559 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front shock absorber plastic dust covers are split/broken and excessively deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.4mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.9mm and wearing on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.1mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

n/s/r lower panel damage

o/s parking brake effort=327kg locked n/s parking brake effort=199kg no lock up

Pass 5 Dec 2023 266,012 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

Nearside Front TYRE 2.8MM

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM OUT OF SHAPE

OIL LEVEL HIGH

Offside Front SHOCKER COVER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO EDGE ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED JUST IN LIMIT SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 265,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

BULB NOT WORKING WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front TYRE 2.8MM

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM OUT OF SHAPE

OIL LEVEL HIGH

Offside Front SHOCKER COVER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO EDGE ()

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 300KG NEARSIDE 148KG NO LOCK UP

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED JUST IN LIMIT SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 251,278 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

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

Offside Front SHOCKER COVER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 251,278 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

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

Offside Front SHOCKER COVER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 227,938 miles

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

n/s/r panel damage

o/s/f shock absorber rubber dust cover/bellow missing

Fail 24 Nov 2021 227,934 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

n/s/r panel damage

o/s/f shock absorber rubber dust cover/bellow missing

Pass 28 Jul 2020 211,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 195,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 31 Jul 2018 166,505 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

Nearside SIDE FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside SIDE FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 166,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

Nearside SIDE FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside SIDE FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,363 miles

Nearside SIDE FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 132,363 miles

Nearside SIDE FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions not triggered

nearside front tyre has small bulge/deformation on outer side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,441 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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AF62 YTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 114,091 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 AF62 YTY, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF62 YTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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