2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · BG08 KVL
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 116,986 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2461cc
BG08 KVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 116,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BG08 KVL Mileage History
- 13/11/2023112,205 mi
- 14/12/2023112,249 mi+44 mi
- 20/11/2025115,946 mi+3,697 mi
- 01/12/2025115,973 mi+27 mi
- 19/08/2026116,986 mi+1,013 mi
Average of roughly 1,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BG08 KVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (BG08 KVL) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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