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YD62 WFJ

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

285,565 mi
Last recorded285,565 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 285,565 miles

Central Front Damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 285,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 247,581 miles

Central Front front bumper damaged not likely cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 247,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Front front bumper damaged not likely cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 216,028 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 216,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,610 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 127,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,460 miles

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

Rear both rear shockers slightly weak damping effect

Fail 16 Dec 2019 108,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both running under diesel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear both rear shockers slightly weak damping effect

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,491 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in joint (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in joint (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in joint (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in joint (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,067 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,661 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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YD62 WFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YD62 WFJ, 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 YD62 WFJ registered?

YD62 WFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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