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AB08 DJE

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,933 mi
Last recorded71,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,177 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 63,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 61,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,743 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 48,751 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 48,750 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 41,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 41,358 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AB08 DJE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB08 DJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 DJE registered?

AB08 DJE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AB08 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 DJE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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