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AK08 FOJ

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,330 mi
Last recorded175,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 175,330 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 167,230 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 158,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 150,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 144,661 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 144,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 124,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 124,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,291 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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AK08 FOJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK08 FOJ, 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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What year was AK08 FOJ registered?

AK08 FOJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AK08 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 FOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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