2012 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · J18 NHT
2012 Volkswagen Crafter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 150,094 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,094 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.
J18 NHT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 150,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J18 NHT Mileage History
- 18/12/201568,490 mi
- 07/12/201689,698 mi+21,208 mi
- 18/12/2017104,797 mi+15,099 mi
- 20/12/2017104,800 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/2019108,576 mi+3,776 mi
- 15/01/2020110,271 mi+1,695 mi
- 15/01/2020110,271 mi
- 07/08/2021135,516 mi+25,245 mi
- 13/08/2021135,578 mi+62 mi
- 02/08/2022142,898 mi+7,320 mi
- 02/08/2022142,898 mi
- 08/02/2023146,996 mi+4,098 mi
- 09/02/2023147,000 mi+4 mi
- 08/02/2024148,870 mi+1,870 mi
- 15/02/2024148,888 mi+18 mi
- 19/02/2025149,790 mi+902 mi
- 18/02/2026150,048 mi+258 mi
- 19/03/2026150,094 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 7,961 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
J18 NHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Crafter (J18 NHT) between December 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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