2012 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · DS12 XBD
2012 Volkswagen Crafter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 135,125 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
DS12 XBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 135,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DS12 XBD Mileage History
- 23/08/2022105,802 mi
- 26/08/2022105,854 mi+52 mi
- 09/09/2023118,177 mi+12,323 mi
- 29/08/2024125,342 mi+7,165 mi
- 01/09/2025135,125 mi+9,783 mi
Average of roughly 9,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS12 XBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Crafter (DS12 XBD) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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