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AK62 TPX

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,576 mi
Last recorded142,576 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 142,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front strut glands worn

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Nov 2025 142,399 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front strut glands worn

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,498 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,065 miles

Front tyre type mixed

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

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

Rear axle ubolts showing signs of movment

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,065 miles

Front tyre type mixed

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

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

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

Rear axle ubolts showing signs of movment

Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,636 miles

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

emissions too low to read

Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,567 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

oil leaks around engine nearside

Fail 2 Nov 2019 91,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

oil leaks around engine nearside

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,635 miles

DPF not sitting in rubber supports

oil leaks around nearside of engine

Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

DPF not sitting in rubber supports

oil leaks around nearside of engine

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,591 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,776 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 TPX 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 AK62 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

AK62 TPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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