2012 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · L15 UEC
2012 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 62,297 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,297 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.
L15 UEC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 62,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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L15 UEC Mileage History
- 06/08/201598,833 mi
- 07/08/201598,837 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/2016134,769 mi+35,932 mi
- 04/08/2017158,790 mi+24,021 mi
- 10/08/2017159,000 mi+210 mi
- 31/07/2018183,832 mi+24,832 mi
- 21/08/2019209,640 mi+25,808 mi
- 26/08/202017 mi-209,623 mi
- 13/08/202117,527 mi+17,510 mi
- 26/08/202234,083 mi+16,556 mi
- 14/09/202349,317 mi+15,234 mi
- 20/09/202458,855 mi+9,538 mi
- 04/09/202562,027 mi+3,172 mi
- 04/09/202562,027 mi
- 21/08/202662,297 mi+270 mi
Average of roughly -3,309 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L15 UEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Crafter (L15 UEC) between August 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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