2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · RV08 OUK
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 176,809 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,809 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.
RV08 OUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 176,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 OUK 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 (RV08 OUK) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
RV08 OUK Mileage History
- 03/05/2022173,069 mi
- 25/05/2023173,747 mi+678 mi
- 15/05/2024175,085 mi+1,338 mi
- 15/05/2024175,085 mi
- 12/05/2025176,809 mi+1,724 mi
Average of roughly 1,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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