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BG12 WJM

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,144 mi
Last recorded184,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 184,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 165,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 165,921 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 147,035 miles

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 30 May 2024 147,033 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 19 May 2023 136,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 136,603 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 127,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2022 127,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2021 114,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 109,375 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 103,392 miles

Nearside Front tie rod end slight play

Nearside Rear low handbrake reading on rolling road

center and nearside seat belt buckle covers broken, still functioning

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Passenger X2 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,125 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel design

Fail 24 May 2017 86,122 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine over filled with oil (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb has fallen inside wing mirror cover (1.4.A.2c)

EML light is on dash

engine over filled with oil

unable to open bonnet without possibly causing damage

unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 20 May 2016 68,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 68,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 51,093 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WJM is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG12 WJM, 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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BG12 WJM is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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