2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · OV58 LXO
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 235,203 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,203 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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OV58 LXO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2025
- 235,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV58 LXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (OV58 LXO) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 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: “Power steering inoperative low effort (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Outline marker lamp not working front on b pillar (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outline marker lamp missing rear light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OV58 LXO Mileage History
- 11/05/2022234,791 mi
- 12/05/2022234,791 mi
- 19/06/2023235,063 mi+272 mi
- 10/07/2025235,203 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 4 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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