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AA08 FSF

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,481 mi
Last recorded153,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 153,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 147,008 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,882 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 141,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 131,454 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 104,597 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected nearside sliding door area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front rack end slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,275 miles

nearside windscreen has stone chip

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,344 miles

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

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

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 FSF is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FSF, 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 FSF is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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