2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · MT08 MZU
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 95,130 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,130 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.
MT08 MZU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2015
- 95,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT08 MZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (MT08 MZU) between May 2011 and November 2015.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
MT08 MZU Mileage History
- 07/05/201137,023 mi
- 28/09/201255,546 mi+18,523 mi
- 21/09/201367,812 mi+12,266 mi
- 17/07/201479,676 mi+11,864 mi
- 17/07/201479,676 mi
- 15/07/201591,337 mi+11,661 mi
- 17/07/201591,337 mi
- 04/11/201595,130 mi+3,793 mi
Average of roughly 12,924 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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