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YF12 APK

2012 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,233 mi
Last recorded86,233 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Lt113,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 APK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,723 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 72,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 56,124 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pump to fuel rail, and fuelrail to injectors ()

Fail 25 May 2022 56,124 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pump to fuel rail, and fuelrail to injectors ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 210,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 205,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 202,013 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 202,013 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 191,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 190,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight misfire from engine

Fail 20 Jun 2016 190,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight misfire from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,927 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2015 159,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

D bushes worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in windscreen

front roll bar worn

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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YF12 APK is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 113,210 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 APK registered?

YF12 APK is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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