MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body sills rusty o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
BODY SILLS RUSTY O/S & N/S ALSO WHEEL ARCHES
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front REPEATER ON MIRROR LENS CRACKED
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front REPEATER ON MIRROR LENS CRACKED
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps ALL 3 LAMPS ON NEARSIDE (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD INNER (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 3 LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front REPEATER ON MIRROR LENS CRACKED
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front play in rack
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front play in rack
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
van has corrosion allover body
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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AK08 FOM is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FOM, 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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AK08 FOM is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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