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BJ62 VHO

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,649 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster slight damage

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2025 134,649 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster slight damage

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,640 miles

Brake Wear Indicator On

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 123,640 miles

Brake Wear Indicator On

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 114,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 114,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,262 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 105,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes to flexis deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil keep under observation (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp at DPFdeteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2021 95,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes to flexis deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil keep under observation (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp at DPFdeteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,654 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear above fuel tank at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,035 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,895 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 64,893 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,970 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 44,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,912 miles

Slight wear evident in steering rack.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 8,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both o/s and n/s (1.8)

Slight wear evident in steering rack.

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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BJ62 VHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 BJ62 VHO, 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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BJ62 VHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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