
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass112,612 miles (+28,630)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,612 miles
- Test number
- 920380160320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 83,982 miles
- Test number
- 419962804926
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
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
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
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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