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YG62 AVU

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

245,666 mi
Last recorded245,666 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 245,666 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 245,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 236,310 miles

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

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

nearside repeater lense holed

Fail 14 Dec 2020 236,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mainlines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside handbrake low effort 97 kg

nearside repeater lense holed

Pass 12 Jun 2019 207,520 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakes pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 180,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 180,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 68% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 159,046 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 159,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 78 % (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 127,941 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 127,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush to linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush to linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YG62 AVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG62 AVU, 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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What year was YG62 AVU registered?

YG62 AVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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