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BG57 VRW

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 89,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,915 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,880 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,535 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 172,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 164,957 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 164,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 151,800 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 151,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 131,126 miles

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)

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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BG57 VRW 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 75%.

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 BG57 VRW, 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 BG57 VRW registered?

BG57 VRW is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is BG57 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 VRW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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