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AE12 EYA

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,835 mi
Last recorded38,835 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 EYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,150 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 38,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 36,369 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 31,338 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 22,851 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 16,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints

Pass 19 May 2015 13,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 10,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 6,783 miles

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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AE12 EYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE12 EYA, 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 AE12 EYA registered?

AE12 EYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AE12 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 EYA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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