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AD57 NFL

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,474 mi
Last recorded170,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 170,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front inner and outer sills rusted and holed not within 30cm of prescribed arears

Pass 18 Jun 2025 167,847 miles

Both front inner sills rusted and holed not within 30cm of prescribed arears

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake performance on minimum limit

Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,305 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 162,299 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 154,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 154,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 147,846 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing low mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 147,845 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing low mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 141,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower inner door step corroded

windscreen washer liquid low output n/s

Fail 3 Jun 2021 141,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower inner door step corroded

windscreen washer liquid low output n/s

Pass 27 May 2020 133,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,455 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,365 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,539 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 127,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 125,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 125,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,759 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 116,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 88,752 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 88,751 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,899 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 60,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AD57 NFL is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD57 NFL, 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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AD57 NFL is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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