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BF12 ZVN

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,881 mi
Last recorded237,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 237,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 219,768 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 187,450 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 163,200 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread low : 2mm

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and tread getting low : 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chips in front screen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 163,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread low : 2mm

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and tread getting low : 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chips in front screen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 153,777 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Stone chips in front screen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 153,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Stone chips in front screen

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,136 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

passenger airbag deactivation light illuminated

Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,135 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ON STEERING RACK INSIDE RACK BOOT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 112,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on on dash display

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,745 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,979 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

stone chip in front screen

Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,978 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

stone chip in front screen

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 ZVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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