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BG08 PXO

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,984 mi
Last recorded113,984 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 109,304 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and o/s/f (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 106,518 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing and o/s/r outer sill excessively damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r hand break showes (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only and o/s/r (3.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 99,834 miles

Nearside Rear wing arch damage

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot shockobserver case (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2016 99,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/r eye bushes as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (D) bushes as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wing arch damage

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot shockobserver case (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 85,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 19 May 2014 85,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2013 71,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 58,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,860 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 PXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

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

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