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AG58 XHB

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,049 mi
Last recorded206,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 XHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 206,049 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Coolant leak pipes / hoses ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake lag - 20%

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) + slight knock ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 206,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Coolant leak pipes / hoses ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake lag - 20%

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) + slight knock ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 198,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, O/S/R section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering column rough when rotated

Fail 14 Nov 2024 198,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 37% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

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

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

O/S/R handbrake noisy in operation (squealed in rollers in operation)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, O/S/R section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column rough when rotated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 186,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints on max lift limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged / taped

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cup bushes worn / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering column rough when rotated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 173,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,346 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside both tyres wear/perishing to outer sidewalls

Offside Front brake lag - 21%

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside both tyres slight perishing outer sidewalls

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 162,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside both tyres wear/perishing to outer sidewalls

Offside Front brake lag - 21%

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside both tyres slight perishing outer sidewalls

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 151,068 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 151,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 39% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres wearing edges

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 139,897 miles

Nearside Front brake lag-21%

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake lag-18%

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cup bushes worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 139,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front brake lag-22%

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake lag-26%

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cup bushes worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 128,323 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,220 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

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

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

Oil leak slight-engine ()

Oil leak slight-rear diff ()

Rear brake discs slight lip

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 113,220 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak slight-engine ()

Oil leak slight-rear diff ()

Rear brake discs slight lip

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,297 miles

Oil leak minor ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 98,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak minor ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,107 miles

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

oil leak rear diff

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,606 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded/slightly worn

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing outer edges

very minor oil leak

wipers slightly poor

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,605 miles

front brake discs corroded/slightly worn

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing outer edges

very minor oil leak

wipers slightly poor

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,292 miles

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner edge

nial in offside front tyre

oil leak from rear axle

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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AG58 XHB is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AG58 XHB, 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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AG58 XHB is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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