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BG08 UBJ

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,799 mi
Last recorded202,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 202,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 202,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 178,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 178,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 167,284 miles

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

both side repeaters damaged

front discs worn

handbrake high

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

o/s side marker lights deteriorated

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear tyres worn and sidewalls worn

service light on

warnings on dash

Fail 17 Jun 2013 167,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

both side repeaters damaged

front discs worn

handbrake high

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

o/s side marker lights deteriorated

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear discs worn

rear tyres worn and sidewalls worn

service light on

warnings on dash

Pass 18 May 2012 146,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 123,042 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 UBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

BG08 UBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 UBJ safe to buy?

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