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YK12 VWN

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

384,563 mi
Last recorded384,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 384,563 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 360,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2022 562,001 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2021 330,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 299,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 212,053 miles

front discs and inner pads worn

front tyres bald inner edges

n/s centre side marker inop

n/s/r lamp loose

screen damage

wipers poor

Fail 27 Feb 2015 212,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s centre side marker inop

n/s/r lamp loose

play in o/s lower ball joint

screen damage

front discs and inner pads worn

front tyres bald inner edges

slight play in n/s steering arm and shocker

wipers poor

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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YK12 VWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK12 VWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 VWN registered?

YK12 VWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YK12 VWN safe to buy?

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