CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK62 WDR

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,293 mi
Last recorded197,293 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 197,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 196,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 193,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

handbrake travel high adjustment needed

Fail 28 Apr 2023 193,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

handbrake travel high adjustment needed

Pass 17 Feb 2022 183,545 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 182,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 171,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working X1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near fail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s parking brake only just met minimum requirements

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 134,491 miles

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

Nearside front sidemarker lamp inop

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 134,491 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury ind repeater lamp smashed ,sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside front sidemarker lamp inop

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,920 miles

Front both inner steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,267 miles

Nearside wing mirror mounted indicator lens broken

Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wing mirror mounted indicator lens broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,288 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
Full Volkswagen Crafter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK62 WDR is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK62 WDR?

You can check the full history of AK62 WDR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK62 WDR registered?

AK62 WDR is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is AK62 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WDR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK62 WDR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK62 WDR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.