2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · VN08 LNU
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 103,438 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
VN08 LNU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 103,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 LNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (VN08 LNU) between April 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (2 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
VN08 LNU Mileage History
- 20/04/201179,911 mi
- 20/04/201179,911 mi
- 16/04/201281,919 mi+2,008 mi
- 16/04/201281,919 mi
- 19/04/201384,007 mi+2,088 mi
- 24/04/201384,031 mi+24 mi
- 25/04/201485,781 mi+1,750 mi
- 21/04/201589,874 mi+4,093 mi
- 18/04/201689,366 mi-508 mi
- 28/03/201790,785 mi+1,419 mi
- 09/04/201892,591 mi+1,806 mi
- 17/04/201993,889 mi+1,298 mi
- 14/07/202096,285 mi+2,396 mi
- 14/07/202096,291 mi+6 mi
- 14/07/202197,846 mi+1,555 mi
- 12/07/202299,292 mi+1,446 mi
- 19/07/2023100,566 mi+1,274 mi
- 21/08/2024102,267 mi+1,701 mi
- 03/09/2024102,309 mi+42 mi
- 02/09/2025103,411 mi+1,102 mi
- 02/09/2025103,438 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 1,637 miles per year across 21 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: Poor
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