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AK62 AWH

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,655 mi
Last recorded154,655 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 154,655 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Nov 2024 151,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 151,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 141,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 141,869 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,783 miles

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

steering notchy

Fail 16 Nov 2022 131,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

steering notchy

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 109,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 99,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 99,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 98,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,652 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

to clean to test emissions

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

to clean to test emissions

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,442 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 11 Dec 2015 89,442 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play inner rack joints

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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AK62 AWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AK62 AWH, 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 AK62 AWH registered?

AK62 AWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is AK62 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 AWH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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