2012 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · OV12 DXR
2012 Volkswagen Crafter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 242,467 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,467 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.
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OV12 DXR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 242,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 DXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Crafter (OV12 DXR) between May 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
OV12 DXR Mileage History
- 22/05/201572,015 mi
- 04/06/201572,645 mi+630 mi
- 07/06/201693,260 mi+20,615 mi
- 07/06/201693,260 mi
- 16/10/2017117,313 mi+24,053 mi
- 20/10/2017117,313 mi
- 12/10/2018128,660 mi+11,347 mi
- 11/01/2019130,184 mi+1,524 mi
- 06/08/2020157,586 mi+27,402 mi
- 03/03/2022171,256 mi+13,670 mi
- 08/03/2023188,799 mi+17,543 mi
- 07/03/2024206,094 mi+17,295 mi
- 10/04/2025223,321 mi+17,227 mi
- 14/04/2025223,324 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2026242,467 mi+19,143 mi
- 08/04/2026242,467 mi
Average of roughly 15,667 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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