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AK12 XZE

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubbers by subframe weak

Pass 1 Dec 2023 135,954 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner rackend has slight play

exhaust rubbers by subframe weak

Fail 17 Nov 2023 135,948 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner rackend has slight play

exhaust rubbers by subframe weak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,921 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 125,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,661 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 7 Apr 2017 104,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute offside and nearside indicators (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam bulb not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,570 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,321 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XZE, 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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AK12 XZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is AK12 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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