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YK62 LXF

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,589 mi
Last recorded210,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 LXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 210,589 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 210,589 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 349,278 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 349,278 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 321,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 321,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 254,124 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 254,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 184,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 184,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 161,430 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus deep cuts not down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,958 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear marker missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view of road

Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,958 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear marker missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,467 miles

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

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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YK62 LXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK62 LXF, 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 YK62 LXF registered?

YK62 LXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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