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BG12 WJJ

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,797 mi
Last recorded176,797 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 171,192 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 171,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 162,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 160,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 140,188 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 140,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 106,398 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 82,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 54,811 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,811 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner knuckle

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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BG12 WJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 WJJ, 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 BG12 WJJ registered?

BG12 WJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BG12 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 WJJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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