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BF12 KZE

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,382 mi
Last recorded133,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 133,382 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 133,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 126,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Pipes - At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Shocks - Upper Mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 121,418 miles

Handbrake Only Just Met Requirements

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe - At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Upper Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 121,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Handbrake Only Just Met Requirements

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge + Worn Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe - At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge + Worn Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Upper Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe - At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,688 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe At The Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,044 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 105,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,829 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 85,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside 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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BF12 KZE 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 68.8%.

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 BF12 KZE, 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 BF12 KZE registered?

BF12 KZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 KZE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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