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CFM 156W

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

253,575 mi
Last recorded253,575 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 156W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 253,575 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 253,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Parking brake shoe mounting backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Seepage from damaged area under pressure (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 248,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 244,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 236,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 223,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 223,373 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 195,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 190,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 174,077 miles

Coolant empty

Fail 17 Jul 2017 174,077 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant empty

Pass 5 Apr 2017 170,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cuts to tread

Offside mirror backing damaged

brake pedal rubber worn at bottom

rear diff pinion weapage

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres on 3mm

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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CFM 156W 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 CFM 156W, 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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CFM 156W is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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