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AJ12 CZW

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

194,982 mi
Last recorded194,982 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 194,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 191,018 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 191,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 189,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 187,695 miles

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

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

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

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

one o/s & two n/s side marker lights inoperative

Fail 10 Mar 2020 187,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect done (4.1.2 (c))

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

one o/s & two n/s side marker lights inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 163,387 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working X 2 (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing Both Sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight scoring to offside front brake disc

Fail 29 Jun 2017 141,656 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight scoring to offside front brake disc

Fail 25 May 2017 139,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front damper has play in rod

offside front damper has play in rod

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Jun 2016 126,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable bent (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both 'o' bushed (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front damper has play in rod

offside front damper has play in rod

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 May 2015 108,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 108,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AJ12 CZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AJ12 CZW, 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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AJ12 CZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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