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CL12 EMM

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,356 mi
Last recorded150,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL12 EMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 150,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 147,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 147,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 138,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 138,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,572 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 101,451 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 101,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,728 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake lever travel close to stop (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Viscious fan has excessive free play

Pass 12 May 2015 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Viscious fan has excessive free play

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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CL12 EMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CL12 EMM, 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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CL12 EMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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