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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V26 BTDMOT history

V26 BTD is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

V26 BTD white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,233 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 BTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 BTD was last recorded at 191,233 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2021: 77,270 miles, lower than 173,279 miles on 26 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,225 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,233 miles
  • 2025 – 191,039 miles
  • 2024 – 188,650 miles
  • 2023 – 182,754 miles
  • 2022 – 179,289 miles
  • 2021 – 77,272 miles
  • 2020 – 173,279 miles
  • 2019 – 168,234 miles
  • 2018 – 156,066 miles
  • 2017 – 145,791 miles
  • 2016 – 131,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,233 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,233 miles
    Test number
    690560569286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail191,225 miles (+186)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,225 miles
    Test number
    441925097582
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass191,039 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    191,039 miles
    Test number
    521776525817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,650 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,650 miles
    Test number
    232421369714
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail188,646 miles (+5,892)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,646 miles
    Test number
    540986623021
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass182,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    182,754 miles
    Test number
    525004892973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail182,754 miles (+3,465)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,754 miles
    Test number
    681960816010
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass179,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,289 miles
    Test number
    670068746903
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  9. Fail179,289 miles (+102,017)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,289 miles
    Test number
    845969789533
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass77,272 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,272 miles
    Test number
    875051887245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,270 miles (-96,009)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    649747513019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements 44% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    173,279 miles
    Test number
    986417470622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail173,279 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,279 miles
    Test number
    889783581737
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass168,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    168,234 miles
    Test number
    315399809843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail168,233 miles (+12,167)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,233 miles
    Test number
    333418127048
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass156,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    730232513561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,066 miles (+10,275)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    541229137790
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass145,791 miles (+221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,791 miles
    Test number
    922943525999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail145,570 miles (+13,620)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,570 miles
    Test number
    299497458382
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass131,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,950 miles
    Test number
    593856194389
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack joints

Questions about V26 BTD

Does V26 BTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 BTD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 BTD?
The MOT on V26 BTD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 BTD done?
V26 BTD was recorded at 191,233 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has V26 BTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 BTD has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 BTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V26 BTD find?
V26 BTD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; steering system slightly rough.

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