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BF62 XLJ

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,502 mi
Last recorded228,502 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 228,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 200,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 156,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 31 Oct 2020 156,339 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure X2 (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,623 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,623 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,941 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 129,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 99,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,919 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,419 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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BF62 XLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc 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 BF62 XLJ, 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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BF62 XLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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