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YF61 TLY

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 TLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 133,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,588 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 111,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 111,480 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,665 miles

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

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,846 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,268 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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YF61 TLY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF61 TLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 TLY registered?

YF61 TLY is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YF61 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 TLY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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