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AA08 DLO

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,447 mi
Last recorded133,447 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 133,447 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 133,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 127,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,951 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,831 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,876 miles

diesel test carried out but reading too low to provide a print out

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside passenger seat buckle housing broke belt still operate correctly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,669 miles

both front tyres waering on outter edges

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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AA08 DLO is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AA08 DLO, 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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AA08 DLO is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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