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A16 YAM

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,702 mi
Last recorded193,702 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 193,702 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 193,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 189,167 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 189,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. wires cut or broken off dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 182,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 176,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 176,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 171,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 171,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 170,937 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 168,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 165,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 163,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 162,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 159,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f inner disc slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2013 159,436 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f inner disc slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,058 miles

emissions to clean to test.

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

offside front steering rack arm has alot of play

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

offside front tyre very close to cords on outer tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,604 miles

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

play in o/side inner rack

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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A16 YAM 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 YAM, 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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A16 YAM is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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