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YG12 JXV

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,669 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front gear linkage damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 98,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front gear linkage damaged

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,616 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 97,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,060 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure nearside rear body damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play os steering arm has slight play in the inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Body panel slightly loose rear bed has loose panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure nearside rear body damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play os steering arm has slight play in the inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 95,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 92,395 miles

Central Front cant test centre seat belt due to obstruction

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 92,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front cant test centre seat belt due to obstruction

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,857 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 162,019 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 161,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 JXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG12 JXV, 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 JXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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