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BJ62 VHW

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

431,867 mi
Last recorded431,867 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 431,867 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 431,859 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working Side markers x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 431,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 365,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 365,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 283,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 219,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,679 miles

emission to clean to give smoke reading on smoke meter

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 VHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHW, 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 BJ62 VHW registered?

BJ62 VHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is BJ62 VHW safe to buy?

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