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BV12 UON

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

271,245 mi
Last recorded271,245 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 271,245 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Light damaged + insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 271,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light damaged + insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 267,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 267,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from after the fuel tank towards the back axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded same as above (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 264,007 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 264,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 242,999 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 214,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 214,177 miles

Check nearside shoe as its not responding and cable is very loose.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 214,129 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Check nearside shoe as its not responding and cable is very loose.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 207,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 176,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,990 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in ball joint part of arm

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BV12 UON is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BV12 UON, 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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BV12 UON is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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