2012 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · RA62 BOW
2012 Volkswagen Crafter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 141,911 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,911 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RA62 BOW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 141,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA62 BOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Crafter (RA62 BOW) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
RA62 BOW Mileage History
- 22/09/2022137,616 mi
- 26/09/2022137,621 mi+5 mi
- 06/04/2024141,109 mi+3,488 mi
- 27/04/2026141,911 mi+802 mi
Average of roughly 1,195 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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