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AK12 ELV

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,772 mi
Last recorded69,772 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 65,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,915 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,333 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,215 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,294 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 ELV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

AK12 ELV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AK12 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ELV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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