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YP12 NLK

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,788 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 117,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 102,155 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 102,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,059 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s main feed pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2020 72,636 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,960 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,169 miles

Nearside front side repeater mirror lense cracked.

Offside rear lense cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YP12 NLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 NLK, 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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YP12 NLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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