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WN62 BYA

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,988 mi
Last recorded191,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 191,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower sill damaged by jacking

Fail 6 Mar 2025 191,955 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded back to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower sill damaged by jacking

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 165,168 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,834 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,540 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 59,735 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 59,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WN62 BYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN62 BYA, 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 WN62 BYA registered?

WN62 BYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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