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A13 DBU

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,413 mi
Last recorded136,413 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 136,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished slightly on inner and outer side walls

Fail 2 Dec 2016 136,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished slightly on inner and outer side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 135,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake balance poor - new pads and discs need bedding in

nearside rear brake backplate excessively corroded potentially rendering handbrake shoes insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 128,853 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,350 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake discs worn

general body damage

nearside rear marker lamp inoperative

slight play in steering arm knuckles

Fail 17 Jun 2011 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake discs worn

general body damage

nearside rear marker lamp inoperative

slight play in steering arm knuckles

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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A13 DBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A13 DBU, 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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What year was A13 DBU registered?

A13 DBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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