CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK12 BYT

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,708 mi
Last recorded179,708 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 179,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) causing tyre to wear ()

Nearside Front shocker slight play in bearing

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 179,708 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) causing tyre to wear ()

Nearside Front shocker slight play in bearing

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 170,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 159,173 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

emission to clean to test

Fail 5 May 2017 159,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush lower link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush lower link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

emission to clean to test

Pass 13 May 2016 123,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 94,302 miles

n/s front tyre bald on edge and has a bolt in tread

slight wear in both steering rack ends

slight wear in rear antiroll bar D bushes

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
Full Volkswagen Crafter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK12 BYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AK12 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK12 BYT?

You can check the full history of AK12 BYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK12 BYT registered?

AK12 BYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BYT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 BYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK12 BYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.