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AK12 ELX

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,019 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 89,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,187 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,299 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,299 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,988 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,313 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 ELX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

Is AK12 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ELX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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