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AK12 KJX

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,270 mi
Last recorded144,270 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 144,270 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2022 144,268 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,934 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 29 Dec 2020 137,920 miles

Offside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and sharp edge on indicator (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 2 May 2019 126,748 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 126,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,596 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs inner surfaces grooved

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,578 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs inner surfaces grooved

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,161 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose u bolt (2.4.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

AK12 KJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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