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BJ12 AED

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,512 mi
Last recorded177,512 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 177,512 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 173,647 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,494 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,730 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock strut

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 155,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 155,827 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 155,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 153,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 153,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 150,180 miles

Nearside Front play in shock absorber sliding gland bush

Offside Front play in shock absorber sliding gland bush

Pass 11 May 2017 146,551 miles

slight play in both frt shockers

Fail 11 May 2017 146,550 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 140,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 140,746 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' drivers view (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,396 miles

diesel particulate filter warning lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

heater plug warning lamp flashing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 106,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

diesel particulate filter warning lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

heater plug warning lamp flashing

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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BJ12 AED is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ12 AED, 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 BJ12 AED registered?

BJ12 AED is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is BJ12 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 AED shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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