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C6 BLJ

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,427 miles

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER U/S

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 172,796 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Offside Front shocker shroud damaged

tyre load ratings not reaching permited axle weights (not applicable for class 4 test)

Pass 30 Mar 2023 171,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 170,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil gator split (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 168,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (border line) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland

Fail 23 Feb 2021 168,198 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (border line) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland

Pass 3 Mar 2020 167,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake (border line)

slight play in front shock absorber sliding glands

Fail 3 Mar 2020 167,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake (border line)

slight play in front shock absorber sliding glands

Driver's seat insecure replaced bolt (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 163,750 miles

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

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

handbrake readings only just met requirements 17%

o/s rear amber marker lamp not working

steering boots twisted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 160,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber protective gaiter deteriorated and displaced

Offside Rear Orange side marker light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2018 160,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber protective gaiter deteriorated and displaced

Offside Rear Orange side marker light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2017 149,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 149,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 134,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,532 miles

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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C6 BLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C6 BLJ, 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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C6 BLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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