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AB08 WFE

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,253 mi
Last recorded153,253 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 153,253 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 153,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

some side marker lights not working

Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,756 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,658 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 120,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,105 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,105 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WFE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

AB08 WFE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AB08 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 WFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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