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YH12 FWS

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

432,500 mi
Last recorded432,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 432,500 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front jack seals damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

arches corroded front and rear

body structure corroded overall

Pass 19 Jan 2023 385,842 miles

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

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

Front jack seals damaged both sides

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 385,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front jack seals damaged both sides

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 346,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 346,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 314,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 268,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 233,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 233,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 187,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 187,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both front arms have excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 150,313 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,973 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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YH12 FWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH12 FWS, 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 YH12 FWS registered?

YH12 FWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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