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AK12 VWA

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,545 mi
Last recorded177,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 177,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear d-bushes slightly worn allowing some movement

Fail 30 Jun 2026 177,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear d-bushes slightly worn allowing some movement

Pass 25 Jun 2025 171,191 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance poor

Offside Front shock leaking

slight movement in both rear spring rubber mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2024 162,982 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 162,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 158,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2021 157,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,271 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 130,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,784 miles

Offside Front side marker light inop

all brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,782 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement slider cover boot missing (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front side marker light inop

all brake discs rusty

Pass 5 May 2015 980,205 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 98,204 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/f side marker light inop

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 VWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

AK12 VWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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