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YK12 VWX

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,112 mi
Last recorded175,112 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 175,112 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 175,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 170,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 170,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 164,355 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 164,355 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 159,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 159,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 159,236 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 155,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 145,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 135,357 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 135,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,223 miles

front number plate cracked

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 VWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK12 VWX, 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 YK12 VWX registered?

YK12 VWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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