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WM61 AFV

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,665 mi
Last recorded178,665 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM61 AFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 178,665 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2026 178,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2025 178,636 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))

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2024 178,610 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 178,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 174,288 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2022 166,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2022 166,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 150,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arms or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 150,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arms or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock dust cover fouling brake flexi

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,669 miles

Engine breathing heavy.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 141,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine breathing heavy.

N/S/F top marker light dim.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,420 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,924 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 90,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not in view of the road (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 47,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not in view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,137 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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WM61 AFV 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 63.2%.

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 WM61 AFV, 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 WM61 AFV registered?

WM61 AFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is WM61 AFV safe to buy?

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