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YC12 AOD

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

220,689 mi
Last recorded220,689 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 220,689 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 220,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 202,500 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 198,733 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 195,239 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 195,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 192,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear add blue cap cracked

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

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Dec 2020 192,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear add blue cap cracked

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

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 May 2019 179,628 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2019 179,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 179,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn approx. 3mm & with worn/scrubbed inner tread(s)-Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cracked/broken ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn approx. 3mm & with worn/scrubbed inner tread(s)-Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 166,173 miles

1x side marker in-operative to n/s

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear to front brake pipe(s)-With corrosion to pipe(s)

n/s/r lamp cluster holed-Slight white light to rear at time of test-Advise Replacement

Fail 7 Apr 2018 166,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)

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

1x side marker in-operative to n/s

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear to front brake pipe(s)-With corrosion to pipe(s)

n/s/r lamp cluster holed-Slight white light to rear at time of test-Advise Replacement

Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,832 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wiring loose for side marker lights and is catching on vehicle propshaft (1.9.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,702 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 117,702 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,781 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,781 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YC12 AOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YC12 AOD, 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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YC12 AOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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