2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · LD08 LSL
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 331,993 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 331,993 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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LD08 LSL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 331,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 LSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (LD08 LSL) between April 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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 (17 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear i”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
LD08 LSL Mileage History
- 28/04/201176,282 mi
- 30/04/201176,283 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2012101,420 mi+25,137 mi
- 23/04/2012101,420 mi
- 01/11/2012115,040 mi+13,620 mi
- 28/10/2013135,057 mi+20,017 mi
- 13/10/2014140,397 mi+5,340 mi
- 08/10/2015151,419 mi+11,022 mi
- 08/10/2015151,418 mi-1 mi
- 11/10/2016185,196 mi+33,778 mi
- 14/11/2017225,171 mi+39,975 mi
- 23/10/2018264,609 mi+39,438 mi
- 23/10/2018264,622 mi+13 mi
- 27/12/2019295,857 mi+31,235 mi
- 07/08/2020299,776 mi+3,919 mi
- 29/07/2021307,156 mi+7,380 mi
- 30/07/2021307,156 mi
- 13/07/2022312,892 mi+5,736 mi
- 04/07/2023319,866 mi+6,974 mi
- 17/07/2023320,384 mi+518 mi
- 29/07/2024325,769 mi+5,385 mi
- 06/08/2024325,789 mi+20 mi
- 05/08/2025331,767 mi+5,978 mi
- 12/11/2025331,959 mi+192 mi
- 08/12/2025331,993 mi+34 mi
- 11/12/2025331,993 mi
Average of roughly 17,487 miles per year across 26 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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