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BF58 FVJ

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 FVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 450,301 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 450,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 384,346 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 340,907 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 340,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 266,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 228,700 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 228,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 215,696 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise brake pad warning light on

advise engine light on

advise slight play steering rack ends

Pass 7 Feb 2017 198,515 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 16 Feb 2016 182,067 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 164,371 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 164,371 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 128,268 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2011 115,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2011 115,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 FVJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF58 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

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

Is BF58 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 FVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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