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AJ12 EHY

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

269,960 mi
Last recorded269,960 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 269,960 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 27 Nov 2025 269,954 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 2 Dec 2024 263,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 235/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 263,233 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 235/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 257,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play near fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear light lenses damaged [ showing correct light at test ]

Fail 27 Nov 2023 257,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play near fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear light lenses damaged [ showing correct light at test ]

Pass 24 Nov 2022 250,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror ()

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear light lens damaged and repaired

Fail 24 Nov 2022 250,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror ()

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working roof marker [ connection ] (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear light lens damaged and repaired

Pass 25 Nov 2021 243,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror ()

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured orange bulb fading [ attention soon ] (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 243,096 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear upper bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror ()

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured orange bulb fading [ attention soon ] (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 233,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub damp

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 233,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub damp

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 224,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 224,940 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 211,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 171,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 137,637 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,270 miles

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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AJ12 EHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EHY, 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 EHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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