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BF12 ZVK

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,990 mi
Last recorded249,990 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 249,990 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 249,979 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested blocked dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 212,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 212,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal worn

Pass 4 Mar 2016 173,038 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 173,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 124,831 miles

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

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 ZVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZVK, 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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BF12 ZVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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