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AE58 AKJ

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,225 mi
Last recorded183,225 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 183,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 173,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 165,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2021 159,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 123,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,474 miles

chip windscreen

slight oil leak on diff seal

slight play on neasr side and off side rear anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake discs heavily scored/corroded 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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AE58 AKJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AE58 AKJ, 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 AE58 AKJ registered?

AE58 AKJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AE58 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 AKJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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