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AK62 YZW

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,337 mi
Last recorded113,337 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 113,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 113,328 miles

Fuel hose leaking by gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,136 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 73,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,544 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,518 miles

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,825 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 31,694 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,225 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,045 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 YZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver 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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

AK62 YZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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