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AJ12 LRV

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,108 mi
Last recorded159,108 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 159,108 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 155,456 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 151,677 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on (3mm). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 151,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Around where pipe goes through subframe/chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on (3mm). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 146,130 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 146,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 141,792 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both o/s & n/s front inner. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 134,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Repeater lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,752 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))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 130,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,627 miles

nearside wiper blade poor condition

offside rear tyre near limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,344 miles

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

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 LRV 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 68.8%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

AJ12 LRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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