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AK62 GDA

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,945 mi
Last recorded149,945 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 149,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Oil leak but not excessive(rear diff)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 149,736 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Oil leak but not excessive(rear diff)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 138,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak but not excessive(rear diff)

Pass 11 Jul 2024 128,676 miles

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight oil weep from rear diff

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre and end bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2023 119,041 miles

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

Rear diff weeping

Fail 26 Jul 2023 119,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side loading door and rear door's dead locked (no key) (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both Broken (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear diff weeping

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,578 miles

Play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint **STRONG ADVISE**

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2022 105,335 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint **STRONG ADVISE**

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,932 miles

Slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,868 miles

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,492 miles

Front & rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stop chip, zone B less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 73,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stop chip, zone B less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rev limited fitted, unable to test emissions.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,210 miles

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 GDA 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 70.6%.

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 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 GDA, 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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AK62 GDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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