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AJ12 FZS

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,173 mi
Last recorded168,173 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 FZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 168,173 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 168,173 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 157,093 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few chip's in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 156,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side's (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few chip's in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 140,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 127,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side's (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 116,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 79,056 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 79,056 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,950 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 46,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,381 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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AJ12 FZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZS, 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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What year was AJ12 FZS registered?

AJ12 FZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 FZS safe to buy?

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