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YC12 NSU

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,832 mi
Last recorded146,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 146,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 139,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,952 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))

Rear diffuser leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 122,951 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,402 miles

nearside front shock absorber has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,234 miles

rear seats and seatbelts fitted at time of test, checked as per manual

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 NSU registered?

YC12 NSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YC12 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 NSU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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