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BG08 YYB

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

239,187 mi
Last recorded239,187 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 239,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 239,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak and exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 239,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Contaminated with oil (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 221,105 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 221,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 205,051 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 205,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Step/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 195,984 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel drips underneath nothing could be seen leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 191,200 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 191,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 179,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 170,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 170,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 159,428 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 134,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,729 miles

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Play in both front inner steering arm joints

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,474 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 94,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,836 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,026 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 YYB is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YYB, 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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BG08 YYB is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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