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BG08 ELJ

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,984 mi
Last recorded196,984 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 196,984 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack - slight leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 195,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 195,293 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 193,303 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 193,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 189,397 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 189,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 184,876 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 184,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 180,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 177,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 171,217 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 171,217 miles

Nearside 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))

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Rubber mounting (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 167,289 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,775 miles

handbrake performance only just met

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,547 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 153,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 147,195 miles

front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2014 143,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 143,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 135,303 miles

Engine Light On

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Emmisions To Clean To Register

Pass 18 Jan 2012 112,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,962 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BG08 ELJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 ELJ, 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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BG08 ELJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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