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BD12 DBU

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,180 mi
Last recorded205,180 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 205,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 203,899 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 203,894 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 188,234 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slightly deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated/deteriorated on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.02 1/m

o/s washer poor

Pass 25 Jan 2022 172,569 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play,advise replacement ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 172,562 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play,advise replacement ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.03 1/m

Pass 14 Jan 2021 160,818 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both have play/play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both,advise to replace ()

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

footbrake rubber showing slight deterioration

Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,673 miles

both inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,no emission results

footbrake rubber slightly deteriorated

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 13 Feb 2018 113,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All and pad light on dash (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,839 miles

nearside repeater lens broken

rear brake pads worn

Fail 8 Jul 2017 97,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside repeater lens broken

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BD12 DBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD12 DBU, 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 BD12 DBU registered?

BD12 DBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BD12 DBU safe to buy?

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