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AK12 LCY

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,031 mi
Last recorded192,031 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 192,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 192,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 170,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

n/f/f tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2018 170,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

n/f/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 146,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn

n/s/r reflector just servicable

slight wear to rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,939 miles

n/s/r reflector damaged

slight wear to rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 LCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

AK12 LCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AK12 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LCY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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