2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · YR08 XMT
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 198,111 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,111 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.
YR08 XMT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 198,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Crafter (YR08 XMT) between May 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
YR08 XMT Mileage History
- 17/05/201149,068 mi
- 18/05/201149,068 mi
- 14/06/201260,709 mi+11,641 mi
- 12/06/201388,033 mi+27,324 mi
- 12/06/201388,033 mi
- 28/05/2014120,590 mi+32,557 mi
- 29/05/2014120,592 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/2017174,640 mi+54,048 mi
- 26/07/2018177,956 mi+3,316 mi
- 14/08/2018177,999 mi+43 mi
- 02/11/2019181,898 mi+3,899 mi
- 20/11/2019181,939 mi+41 mi
- 20/11/2020185,713 mi+3,774 mi
- 13/11/2021190,306 mi+4,593 mi
- 20/11/2021190,306 mi
- 16/11/2022194,777 mi+4,471 mi
- 29/11/2022194,795 mi+18 mi
- 31/10/2023196,174 mi+1,379 mi
- 19/11/2024197,397 mi+1,223 mi
- 20/11/2025198,111 mi+714 mi
Average of roughly 10,269 miles per year across 20 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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