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BG08 PXK

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,213 mi
Last recorded187,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 187,213 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 188,022 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides ( flexy hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 188,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides ( flexy hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 187,239 miles

nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2017 187,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2016 185,599 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 168,684 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 154,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 147,475 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower ball joints have slight play

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,786 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 107,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,843 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 PXK is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

BG08 PXK is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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