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AJ12 RFE

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,331 mi
Last recorded226,331 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 226,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 215,410 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock casing u/s

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 215,410 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock casing u/s

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 204,683 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2021 194,084 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear shock dust cover missing

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Sep 2021 194,084 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear shock dust cover missing

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2020 183,808 miles

Offside Front track rod end with play

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 174,965 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Pass 14 Sep 2018 164,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 156,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 156,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,879 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

emissions to low to measure

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 137,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut in o/s/front tyre wall /tyre walls cracking

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 RFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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