2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · BF08 UVV
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 169,018 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,018 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.
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BF08 UVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2024
- 169,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 UVV 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 (BF08 UVV) between February 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
BF08 UVV Mileage History
- 18/02/2022161,022 mi
- 09/05/2023161,694 mi+672 mi
- 10/05/2023161,707 mi+13 mi
- 27/09/2024169,004 mi+7,297 mi
- 27/09/2024169,018 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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