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AK12 ELO

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ELO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 113,618 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 113,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 112,090 miles

Central Cab heater hose /pipe slightly weeping

Pass 11 Jul 2024 109,510 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,126 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,829 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,456 miles

Knocking through steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,736 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 ELO is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 ELO, 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 ELO?

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What year was AK12 ELO registered?

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

Is AK12 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ELO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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