2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · PR08 EAL
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 221,541 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,541 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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PR08 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 221,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR08 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (PR08 EAL) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 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 (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
PR08 EAL Mileage History
- 26/10/2022210,880 mi
- 25/10/2023216,880 mi+6,000 mi
- 25/10/2023216,888 mi+8 mi
- 26/09/2024221,532 mi+4,644 mi
- 27/09/2024221,541 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,548 miles per year across 5 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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