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WU12 VFO

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 VFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 157,233 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 153,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump to block area?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 153,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump to block area?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 149,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,390 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 146,341 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 143,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 143,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 140,933 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front protective shock rubber missing

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

Offside Front shock rubber split

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 140,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front protective shock rubber missing

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

Offside Front shock rubber split

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,053 miles

Oil leak

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,693 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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WU12 VFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc 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 WU12 VFO, 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 WU12 VFO registered?

WU12 VFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is WU12 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 VFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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