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AK62 YPX

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,562 mi
Last recorded178,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 178,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 178,559 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 168,654 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 168,609 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

steering noisy

Pass 23 May 2022 143,750 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 143,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both lenses damaged and sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb not in head lamp /holder damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Rear 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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 117,784 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,848 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,747 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,032 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,122 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 YPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

AK62 YPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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