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AW12 ATW

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

232,907 mi
Last recorded232,907 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 ATW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 232,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 232,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 225,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking Brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Mar 2025 225,269 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking Brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Sep 2023 209,281 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 209,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 198,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 185,132 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 172,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 172,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 151,320 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 151,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,840 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit, o/s front shocker slightly leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2018 142,830 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre close to limit, o/s front shocker slightly leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,379 miles

brake pad warning light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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AW12 ATW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AW12 ATW, 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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AW12 ATW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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