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BG08 YYA

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,137 mi
Last recorded220,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 220,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2023 194,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 190,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 190,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 189,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake low on performance

Fail 15 Feb 2018 189,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake low on performance

Pass 15 Feb 2018 189,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake low on performance

Pass 17 Feb 2017 181,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 160,708 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 160,708 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 149,598 miles

brake pad warrning light on

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 149,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warrning light on

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,495 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 140,372 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,116 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 129,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 120,424 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

BG08 YYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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