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AD57 NJK

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,098 mi
Last recorded169,098 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 NJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 169,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 169,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255.55.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 168,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

mill lamp on

Pass 8 May 2024 168,083 miles

spear tyre flat

Pass 18 May 2023 167,085 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Offside Lower mirror

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 May 2023 167,083 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower mirror

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 165,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 164,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 164,147 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 163,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 163,757 miles

Exhaust mounting defective frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 163,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise nsf marker lamp in-op

Fail 6 Sep 2017 162,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

advise nsf marker lamp in-op

Pass 11 Jun 2016 156,453 miles

n/s repeater lamp has jagged edge

Fail 11 Jun 2016 156,453 miles

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

n/s repeater lamp has jagged edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 117,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres - worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 88,264 miles

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

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

passed emission test; but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,912 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,900 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 NJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NJK, 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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What year was AD57 NJK registered?

AD57 NJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AD57 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 NJK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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