2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · YB57 BAU
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 267,735 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 267,735 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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YB57 BAU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 267,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB57 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (YB57 BAU) between February 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 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: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
YB57 BAU Mileage History
- 14/02/2011127,126 mi
- 14/02/2011127,126 mi
- 02/01/2013143,966 mi+16,840 mi
- 05/01/2013143,976 mi+10 mi
- 28/06/2014162,007 mi+18,031 mi
- 02/08/2016180,122 mi+18,115 mi
- 02/08/2016180,122 mi
- 06/08/2018200,078 mi+19,956 mi
- 06/08/2018200,078 mi
- 01/08/2019211,007 mi+10,929 mi
- 01/08/2019211,007 mi
- 17/10/2022211,507 mi+500 mi
- 17/10/2023220,399 mi+8,892 mi
- 16/08/2025267,735 mi+47,336 mi
- 16/08/2025267,735 mi
Average of roughly 9,695 miles per year across 15 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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