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AB03 SEA

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

97,287 mi
Last recorded97,287 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 SEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,287 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 97,282 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 88,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 88,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 87,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 83,547 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 76,519 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,778 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,401 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,367 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AB03 SEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 AB03 SEA, 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 AB03 SEA registered?

AB03 SEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AB03 SEA safe to buy?

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