2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · LD08 LUO
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 167,782 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,782 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.
LD08 LUO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 167,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 LUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (LD08 LUO) between March 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LD08 LUO Mileage History
- 25/03/201132,819 mi
- 28/03/201243,214 mi+10,395 mi
- 27/03/201355,910 mi+12,696 mi
- 26/03/201468,922 mi+13,012 mi
- 26/03/201579,949 mi+11,027 mi
- 14/03/201690,418 mi+10,469 mi
- 29/03/2017117,063 mi+26,645 mi
- 30/03/2017117,063 mi
- 12/10/2017100,568 mi-16,495 mi
- 08/10/2018112,456 mi+11,888 mi
- 16/10/2018112,813 mi+357 mi
- 07/10/2019130,044 mi+17,231 mi
- 08/10/2019130,054 mi+10 mi
- 22/09/2020142,490 mi+12,436 mi
- 24/09/2020142,505 mi+15 mi
- 14/09/2021153,683 mi+11,178 mi
- 14/09/2021153,683 mi
- 20/09/2022167,782 mi+14,099 mi
Average of roughly 11,746 miles per year across 18 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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