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BL02 SOM

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,242 mi
Last recorded141,242 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 141,242 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair spongy (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 141,242 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair spongy (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 138,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal (feels) soft

Fail 27 May 2025 138,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pedal (feels) soft

Pass 20 May 2024 135,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 135,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 132,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal {spongy }in operation

Fail 28 Jun 2023 132,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned out ,-working for mot . does require further investigation (3.5 (a))

brake pedal {spongy }in operation

Pass 6 Jun 2022 129,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 126,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 124,551 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 124,551 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,432 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 116,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,368 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,175 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 79,616 miles

slight play in both steering arms

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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BL02 SOM 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 BL02 SOM, 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 BL02 SOM registered?

BL02 SOM is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BL02 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 SOM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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