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AK58 OVE

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

256,524 mi
Last recorded256,524 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 256,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 251,766 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 243,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 236,839 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 236,838 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 228,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 214,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 202,212 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 202,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 185,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 157,399 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,485 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,266 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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AK58 OVE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK58 OVE, 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 AK58 OVE registered?

AK58 OVE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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