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YG12 LDF

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

235,201 mi
Last recorded235,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 235,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 235,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 234,417 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 229,395 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 229,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 215,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 214,557 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 214,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 200,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 200,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s repeater lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 172,918 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 172,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track Control Arm Worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,277 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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YG12 LDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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