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YF61 TNL

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,939 mi
Last recorded224,939 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 224,939 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wipers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2022 224,936 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2021 206,025 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 168,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 168,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 126,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,077 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 117,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ,TREAD DEPTH NOTED

Oil leak

SUGGEST ATTENSION TO OIL LOSS.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ,TREAD DEPTH NOTED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

SUGGEST ATTENSION TO OIL LOSS.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Major engine oil leak noted

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 TNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF61 TNL, 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 YF61 TNL registered?

YF61 TNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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