2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · VO08 VHP
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 257,794 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,794 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.
VO08 VHP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 257,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO08 VHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (VO08 VHP) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Steering (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))”.
VO08 VHP Mileage History
- 08/06/201172,218 mi
- 08/06/201172,232 mi+14 mi
- 31/05/201296,589 mi+24,357 mi
- 31/05/201296,603 mi+14 mi
- 20/05/2013119,463 mi+22,860 mi
- 20/05/2014143,220 mi+23,757 mi
- 15/05/2015165,239 mi+22,019 mi
- 29/03/2016175,045 mi+9,806 mi
- 25/04/2017188,891 mi+13,846 mi
- 24/09/2018198,635 mi+9,744 mi
- 27/09/2018198,636 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/2019203,401 mi+4,765 mi
- 26/09/2019203,401 mi
- 02/12/2020207,099 mi+3,698 mi
- 04/12/2020207,099 mi
- 19/11/2021216,876 mi+9,777 mi
- 19/11/2021216,877 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/2022231,696 mi+14,819 mi
- 21/11/2022231,699 mi+3 mi
- 28/02/2024241,773 mi+10,074 mi
- 28/02/2024241,773 mi
- 19/12/2024252,504 mi+10,731 mi
- 19/12/2024252,504 mi
- 20/01/2026257,793 mi+5,289 mi
- 22/01/2026257,794 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,688 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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