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AE58 BYO

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,212 mi
Last recorded119,212 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inners od brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear brake disc back plate corroded next to park brake shoe retaining spring. Please change at earliest convenience.

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside and offside. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on n/s rear hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1x bulb n/w in each rear light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance n/s rear advise attention

various side marker lights n/w

Pass 28 Jun 2021 106,907 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Hub seal is slightly damp

OSF & NSF anti roll bar links & D bushes have slight play in them

OSF &NSF Lower Suspension arm ball joints have slight play in them

OSF Track rod end ball joint has slight play in it

Rear brake pipes are covered in protective grease

Fail 28 Jun 2021 106,907 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hub seal is slightly damp

OSF & NSF anti roll bar links & D bushes have slight play in them

OSF &NSF Lower Suspension arm ball joints have slight play in them

OSF Track rod end ball joint has slight play in it

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pipes are covered in protective grease

Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal has slight leak

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 101,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal has slight leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,829 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,385 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,482 miles

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 BYO is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is AE58 BYO safe to buy?

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