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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 NKNMOT history

LS12 NKN is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

LS12 NKN white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
202,993 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
9 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NKN was last recorded at 202,993 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,993 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
15,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,993 miles
  • 2023 – 192,293 miles
  • 2021 – 179,686 miles
  • 2020 – 166,449 miles
  • 2019 – 153,950 miles
  • 2018 – 127,726 miles
  • 2017 – 112,612 miles
  • 2016 – 83,982 miles
  • 2015 – 61,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,993 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower shock mounting deformedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    202,993 miles
    Test number
    305350024718
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower shock mounting deformed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail202,993 miles (+261)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,993 miles
    Test number
    534715454899
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower shock mounting deformed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail202,732 miles (+10,439)1 dangerous13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,732 miles
    Test number
    393992900699
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting badly damaged (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding after Appling hand brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad waring on wire damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive quite messy (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass192,293 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,293 miles
    Test number
    561660305237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail192,288 miles (+12,602)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,288 miles
    Test number
    246612962501
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left head lamp broken and body damage (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass179,686 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,686 miles
    Test number
    716825319170
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine close to the limit of failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail179,686 miles (+13,237)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,686 miles
    Test number
    252362452755
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine close to the limit of failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass166,449 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,449 miles
    Test number
    786314185706
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail166,303 miles (+12,353)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,303 miles
    Test number
    446880976482
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass153,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,950 miles
    Test number
    323775486243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail153,950 miles (+26,224)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,950 miles
    Test number
    120500730893
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass127,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,726 miles
    Test number
    863286231012
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Fail127,726 miles (+15,114)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,726 miles
    Test number
    568920144900
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass112,612 miles (+28,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    920380160320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    419962804926
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  16. Fail83,980 miles (+22,067)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    271799709362
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage play in shocker ram (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint worn (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance damaged and causing a sharp edge (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in osf shocker ram
  17. Pass61,913 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    319775925154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail61,913 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    415985225197
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 NKN

Does LS12 NKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 NKN expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NKN?
The MOT on LS12 NKN expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 NKN done?
LS12 NKN was recorded at 202,993 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 15,782 miles a year.
Has LS12 NKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NKN has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 NKN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 NKN find?
LS12 NKN passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mount defective; nearside rear lower shock mounting deformed; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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