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YC12 WVE

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,711 mi
Last recorded171,711 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 171,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 170,635 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 170,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured Damper mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 158,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 158,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 128,009 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 128,009 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,763 miles

Front both indicator repeaters lens cover missing still emitting amber light

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer side marking light missing

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly loose

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

Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,761 miles

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

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

Front both indicator repeaters lens cover missing still emitting amber light

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer side marking light missing

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly loose

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

Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 7 Jul 2020 114,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury flat bed rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear dropside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury dropside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Rear tail lens damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,127 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 117,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,990 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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YC12 WVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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