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YG12 JXA

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

250,405 mi
Last recorded250,405 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 250,405 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 250,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 240,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 229,366 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 229,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 222,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight leak/oil misting from the steering rack on the nearside

Fail 4 Jul 2022 222,730 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight leak/oil misting from the steering rack on the nearside

Pass 28 Jun 2021 214,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 199,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 199,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 178,961 miles

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

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2019 178,961 miles

Axle with loose fixing bolts All U bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2018 155,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 155,875 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,139 miles

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

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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YG12 JXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG12 JXA, 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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YG12 JXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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