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BG08 YXZ

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,878 mi
Last recorded219,878 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 219,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 213,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 201,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 184,372 miles

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

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

Front oil leak from oil sump

Front side mirror casing damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 182,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 172,709 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 172,700 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 150,415 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 149,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WALL CRACKING

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 119,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

BG08 YXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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