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BG08 KVY

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,889 mi
Last recorded182,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 182,889 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside both marker lights inop

Nearside marker light inop

body in poor condition

both front inner steering arms has play

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 182,889 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside marker light inop

Nearside both marker lights inop

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

body in poor condition

both front inner steering arms has play

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 160,565 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 160,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 142,200 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside repeater lens damaged

Spare tyre defective

Varios marker lights inop

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 141,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge,

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front,middle & rear marker lights inoperative,

Offside middle & rear marker light inoperative,

Offside repeater lens dmaged,

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 106,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 106,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KVY, 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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What year was BG08 KVY registered?

BG08 KVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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