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YG12 VKS

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 68,769 miles

Nearside Lower Centre side marker lamp unit loose

Nearside Parking brake effort lower compared to the offside, overall efficiency passed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, box, diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,634 miles

Nearside Lower Centre side marker loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 66,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Round bush, end of the bar, Anti roll bar bolts through it. Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Round bush, end of the bar, Anti roll bar bolts through it. Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Centre side marker loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,094 miles

Fresh water tank leaking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 65,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fresh water tank leaking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 63,505 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted parking brake shoes (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,348 miles

this has vehicle been converted to a motor home

Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,734 miles

Advise standard wheels & tyres fitted 235/65/16

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise nearing limits of wear, ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,734 miles

Advise standard wheels & tyres fitted 235/65/16

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise nearing limits of wear, ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 51,074 miles

Offside Rear light unit slight hole and damage

Fail 9 May 2016 51,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear light unit slight hole and damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,015 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 VKS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 VKS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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