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A11 TFT

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,253 mi
Last recorded205,253 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 205,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2025 205,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise on rotation of nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2024 201,296 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 201,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 199,775 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 199,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 192,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 191,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2020 189,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 171,193 miles

Engine have slight oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Jun 2017 168,318 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Offside (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 168,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear shock mount damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2017 168,305 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Offside (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure Nearside rear (2.4.B.7b)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure Offside rear (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index All four (4.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear shock mount damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,421 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint excessive play unable to feel at steering wheel

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front inner tie rod joint excessive play unable to feel at steering wheel

engine management light on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 137,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush cotton reel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint excessive play unable to feel at steering wheel

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front inner tie rod joint excessive play unable to feel at steering wheel

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,007 miles

Front discs worn (lipped) and scored

Off side rear reflector deteriorated

Slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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A11 TFT is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 121,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 TFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 TFT is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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