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AF12 LJZ

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,704 miles

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

Offside Front brakes binding

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 107,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,691 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 104,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join/incorrect clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror cover slightly loose

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

Offside Front Mirror cover slightly loose

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 103,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Mirror cover slightly loose

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

Offside Front Mirror cover slightly loose

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,360 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2020 99,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,172 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,646 miles

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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AF12 LJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc 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 AF12 LJZ, 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 AF12 LJZ registered?

AF12 LJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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