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BF58 ODW

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ODW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 129,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 129,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate has no lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 127,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,598 miles

Front exhaust mount missing, but exhaust supported ok

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 120,595 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure bkt broken andmounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers not checked (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Repeater lens broken.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 115,232 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and rubbing on anti roll bar. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Repeater lens broken.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 112,337 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,980 miles

Emissions not tested oil pressure warning illuminates during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,801 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI'S HALF TWISTED

Rear Body has slight corrosion BODY STRUCTURE (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,797 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI'S HALF TWISTED

Rear Body has slight corrosion BODY STRUCTURE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 69,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster not functioning (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,061 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 54,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 39,319 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 10,205 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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BF58 ODW is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ODW, 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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BF58 ODW is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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