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BF58 YKU

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,933 mi
Last recorded147,933 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 YKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 147,933 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 147,933 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 146,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 140,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 134,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,317 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 26 Mar 2019 124,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,495 miles

play in inner steering rack joints.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 106,927 miles

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

play in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,691 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 101,684 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,271 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 YKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White 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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

BF58 YKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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