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AK12 BZG

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,034 miles

Advise Rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 132,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 127,535 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 127,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,624 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 120,573 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 78% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,080 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,545 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 100,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail shocker mount bent (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,951 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,310 miles

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

emmissions too clear to register

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,304 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

emmissions too clear to register

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,838 miles

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 BZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

AK12 BZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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