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AE58 AKN

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,495 miles

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

Central Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Rear door corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,495 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Rear door corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe next to mounting hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also is 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside rear door is corroded - no sharp edges

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are slightly deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2023 123,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe next to mounting hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also is 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside rear door is corroded - no sharp edges

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

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are slightly deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,919 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed split were check strap bolts to pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 74,876 miles

both front brake discs worn unevenly

Fail 19 Aug 2017 74,876 miles

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

both front brake discs worn unevenly

Pass 19 May 2016 65,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,628 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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