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YD12 YFB

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,612 mi
Last recorded214,612 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 214,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 206,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 204,047 miles

Parking brake has just met required limit may require adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Aug 2021 196,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 194,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catlic converter has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 194,113 miles

Electrical wiring insecure near fuel tank (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 177,767 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 177,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 155,538 miles

advise diff pinion seal leaking oil.

Fail 13 Feb 2016 155,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

advise diff pinion seal leaking oil.

advise ns/r bottom marker light inop also os & ns side marker lights,

advise top marker lights on rear of body not working,also ns/f top marker lamp not working.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,060 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 129,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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YD12 YFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD12 YFB, 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 YD12 YFB registered?

YD12 YFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 YFB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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