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YG61 LRF

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,905 mi
Last recorded134,905 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 LRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 134,905 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 134,898 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at end of permissible play and creaking when performing lock to lock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very severe. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at the very end of permissible play benefit of doubt given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 124,818 miles

Central Brake cable damaged had been plated and taped over failed during parking brake test. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at end of permissible play and creaking when performing lock to lock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very severe. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at the very end of permissible play benefit of doubt given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear hub readings for parking brake were low before cable failed.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 119,513 miles

2 nails in offside front tyre

Slight play in both front rack ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 119,502 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine malfunction light illuminated, service light illuminated and vehicle oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

2 nails in offside front tyre

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

Slight play in both front rack ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,023 miles

Both front rack ends have slight play

Vehicle has a slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2019 112,005 miles

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

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

Both front rack ends have slight play

Offside parking brake efficiency drops off after being applied

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Vehicle has a slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 105,710 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in both rack ends

Slight play in both leaf spring front bushes

Fail 3 May 2018 105,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in both rack ends

Slight play in both leaf spring front bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YG61 LRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YG61 LRF, 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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YG61 LRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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