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AE58 BZC

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,233 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 136,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 135,747 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 135,747 miles

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

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

Nearside main beam bulb loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,221 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 131,221 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 120,474 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 120,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,952 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,945 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 BZC is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE58 BZC registered?

AE58 BZC is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is AE58 BZC safe to buy?

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