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AK12 BZE

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 127,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 127,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 127,162 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 126,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ns and os rear lamp lenses cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 126,796 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ns and os rear lamp lenses cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 126,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,376 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 125,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 124,729 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 124,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift play within manufactures tolerance (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift play within manufactures tolerance (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 7 May 2015 119,944 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 119,943 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AK12 BZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AK12 BZE, 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 AK12 BZE registered?

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

Is AK12 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BZE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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