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AJ62 DFN

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

328,257 mi
Last recorded328,257 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 328,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 300,649 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 259,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 259,182 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 215,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 189,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 189,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 136,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,024 miles

nearside registration plate lamp 'dim'

service brake pedal creeps when under pressure

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 98,619 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short engine bay boost/jump start point and wiring insecure (1.9.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,809 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front slight play in shock absorber top mount, both sides

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror repeater lense broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror repeater lense broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ62 DFN 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 73.3%.

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 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 AJ62 DFN, 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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AJ62 DFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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