2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · CU08 HTJ
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 64,637 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,637 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.
CU08 HTJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 64,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 HTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (CU08 HTJ) between June 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
CU08 HTJ Mileage History
- 30/06/20094,487 mi
- 29/06/201012,266 km
- 05/07/201111,498 mi
- 10/07/201214,922 mi+3,424 mi
- 12/07/201318,936 mi+4,014 mi
- 11/07/201422,172 mi+3,236 mi
- 14/07/201422,172 mi
- 03/08/201525,076 mi+2,904 mi
- 15/07/201627,589 mi+2,513 mi
- 13/07/201731,252 mi+3,663 mi
- 23/07/201835,400 mi+4,148 mi
- 30/07/201938,882 mi+3,482 mi
- 16/09/202040,813 mi+1,931 mi
- 26/11/202141,358 mi+545 mi
- 04/11/202246,486 mi+5,128 mi
- 29/01/202476,795 km
- 29/01/202476,795 km
- 22/01/202557,022 mi
- 24/01/202557,025 mi+3 mi
- 21/01/202664,637 mi+7,612 mi
- 22/01/202664,637 mi
Average of roughly 3,631 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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