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BG08 PVT

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,650 mi
Last recorded35,650 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 35,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 35,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 34,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,803 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 33,515 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,866 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 30,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 24,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,089 miles

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

Slight oil leak from the diff

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,548 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 7,382 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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BG08 PVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG08 PVT, 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 BG08 PVT registered?

BG08 PVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is BG08 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 PVT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG08 PVT have outstanding finance?

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