2012 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · DV12 OBM
2012 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 229,335 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
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DV12 OBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 229,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV12 OBM 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 (DV12 OBM) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 65 16 115/113r (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
DV12 OBM Mileage History
- 27/09/2024218,139 mi
- 16/09/2025223,839 mi+5,700 mi
- 17/09/2025223,839 mi
- 27/08/2026229,335 mi+5,496 mi
- 28/08/2026229,335 mi
Average of roughly 5,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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