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AU12 AWY

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,506 mi
Last recorded79,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 AWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,506 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

around compartment box in drivers step corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 76,104 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 72,212 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 72,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf to rear corroed osf to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 69,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 64,311 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 58,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 51,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged but still illuminates effectively (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,817 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 48,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 42,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2017 36,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 14,899 miles

visual smoke ok

Pass 17 May 2013 5,234 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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AU12 AWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 AWY, 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

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What year was AU12 AWY registered?

AU12 AWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AU12 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 AWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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