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BM54 TOW

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,893 mi
Last recorded175,893 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 TOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 175,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 175,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 174,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 174,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 173,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 173,214 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 173,213 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 157,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,298 miles

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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BM54 TOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM54 TOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM54 TOW registered?

BM54 TOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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