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BF58 FBN

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,575 mi
Last recorded188,575 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 FBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 188,575 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Rear Diff Leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scuffs (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 188,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both Lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing Mirror Casing Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scuffs (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 174,720 miles

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

noise from steering when turning

Fail 9 Oct 2023 174,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x rear to front above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

noise from steering when turning

Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 163,032 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,443 miles

various side marker lamps inoperative

Fail 28 Oct 2021 141,443 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

various side marker lamps inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,178 miles

Offside repeater lens broken allowing water to ingress to electrics

Offside side marker (rearmost lamp) inoperative

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting held on with cable tie (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear outer (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working lens broken leaving sharp edge (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside repeater lens broken allowing water to ingress to electrics

Offside side marker (rearmost lamp) inoperative

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting held on with cable tie (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,247 miles

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens broken and leaving sharp edge

Fail 2 Sep 2019 101,245 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens broken and leaving sharp edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,899 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,897 miles

Exhaust system insecure at DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,584 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight oil leak diff area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,394 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,926 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BF58 FBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF58 FBN, 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 BF58 FBN registered?

BF58 FBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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