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X300 ADE

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 ADE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,074 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 138,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 133,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,367 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak from rear diff and N/S/R hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 127,366 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak from rear diff and N/S/R hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,545 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,545 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 112,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,601 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,601 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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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X300 ADE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X300 ADE, 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 X300 ADE registered?

X300 ADE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is X300 ADE safe to buy?

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