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AJ03 ELT

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,877 mi
Last recorded54,877 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ELT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 54,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 May 2022 46,151 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Both front strut tops stiff / sticking under operation

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,443 miles

Both front strut top bearing stiff / sticking under operation

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2021 44,443 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front strut top bearing stiff / sticking under operation

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 42,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 40,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake tell tail not illuminating on dash board

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,950 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake tell tail not illuminating on dash board

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,336 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 39,332 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,575 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Grey plug socket (5.2.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Grey plug socket (5.2.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,494 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 22,248 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,782 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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AJ03 ELT 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 72.2%.

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 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 AJ03 ELT, 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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AJ03 ELT is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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