2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · VK08 ABU
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,742 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,742 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VK08 ABU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 127,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (VK08 ABU) between February 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
VK08 ABU Mileage History
- 08/02/201118,804 mi
- 16/02/201118,873 mi+69 mi
- 16/02/201224,271 mi+5,398 mi
- 04/03/201328,564 mi+4,293 mi
- 05/03/201328,573 mi+9 mi
- 24/02/201432,564 mi+3,991 mi
- 27/02/201432,575 mi+11 mi
- 20/02/201540,932 mi+8,357 mi
- 18/03/201650,561 mi+9,629 mi
- 18/03/201650,562 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201760,257 mi+9,695 mi
- 17/03/201760,257 mi
- 28/03/201871,520 mi+11,263 mi
- 05/04/201983,811 mi+12,291 mi
- 05/04/201983,811 mi
- 23/07/202097,903 mi+14,092 mi
- 23/07/202097,903 mi
- 15/06/2021108,645 mi+10,742 mi
- 18/06/2021108,645 mi
- 13/08/2022115,081 mi+6,436 mi
- 05/10/2023117,328 mi+2,247 mi
- 05/10/2023117,328 mi
- 19/11/2024125,263 mi+7,935 mi
- 02/09/2026127,742 mi+2,479 mi
- 02/09/2026127,742 mi
Average of roughly 6,999 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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