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BJ12 AHD

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,800 mi
Last recorded217,800 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 217,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENT

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 217,136 miles

Brake pedal travel is long but has reserve

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - brake pipes to rear caliper flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower leaf spring misaligned

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail corroded at Nearside mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rearmost shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake pad warning sensor detached and rubbing on wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 217,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal travel is long but does not sink to floor.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - rear pipes at connection to caliper flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail corroded at Nearside front subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower leaf spring slightly misaligned.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor detached and rubbing on inside of wheel (securing bolt sheared).

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rearmost shackle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 211,742 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 209,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 209,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi pipe rubbing against sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 207,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 207,470 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 206,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 206,853 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 198,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 186,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 175,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 166,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 128,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 AHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AHD, 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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BJ12 AHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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