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BF58 FVE

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,271 mi
Last recorded129,271 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 FVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,135 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside kerb mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slight cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,565 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,201 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,864 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,683 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside blind spot mirror missing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres warn inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,785 miles

nocking noise on steering rack and U/J

Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,785 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nocking noise on steering rack and U/J

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,582 miles

Centre body nut and bolt missing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre body nut and bolt missing

Nearside Front door

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake high

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,746 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FVE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF58 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF58 FVE registered?

BF58 FVE is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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