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Y888 MRK

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,338 mi
Last recorded190,338 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 MRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 190,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 181,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 175,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 169,063 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 161,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 153,344 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 136,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,225 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,999 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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Y888 MRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y888 MRK, 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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Y888 MRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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