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YC62 OAV

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,231 mi
Last recorded179,231 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 179,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 172,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 168,168 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))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 168,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 164,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,910 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,390 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 142,390 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,580 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,390 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached insert worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached insert worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,328 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,880 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,905 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc worn

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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YC62 OAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC62 OAV, 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 YC62 OAV registered?

YC62 OAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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