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AA08 EEP

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,162 mi
Last recorded185,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 185,162 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))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 185,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 1 Sep 2023 181,675 miles

Offside Front Inner inner ball joint on steering rack has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2022 178,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 174,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 174,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 170,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 165,704 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 165,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,684 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2017 165,684 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 156,792 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 156,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,844 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 24 Oct 2014 143,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 136,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 116,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EEP is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEP, 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 EEP is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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