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DS62 APF

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,947 mi
Last recorded196,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 APF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 196,947 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear to middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 196,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear to middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 187,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 186,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre very slight wear to inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower side marker lamp not working but does have a working marker lamp at the front and rear of the vehicle

Offside Rear Upper position lamp not working but still have a matching pair of lamps working on the rear

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and plastic dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

slight knock on steering possibly coming from inside rack or steering column

Pass 4 Apr 2022 165,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn slightly

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and plastic dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight knock on steering possibly coming from inside rack or steering column

Fail 1 Apr 2022 165,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn slightly

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and plastic dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight knock on steering possibly coming from inside rack or steering column

Pass 29 Mar 2021 146,198 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog bone piece worn and disconnected

slight knock on steering possibly coming from inside rack or steering column

Fail 29 Mar 2021 146,198 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber worn

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog bone piece worn and disconnected

slight knock on steering possibly coming from inside rack or steering column

Pass 30 Mar 2020 131,545 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog bone piece worn and disconnected

Fail 30 Mar 2020 131,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber unit itself (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog bone piece worn and disconnected

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 120,018 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,782 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads about 75% worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush/mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush/mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front side-repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,627 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,488 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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DS62 APF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DS62 APF, 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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DS62 APF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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