2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · YR08 XMV
2008 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 144,369 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XMV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 144,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XMV 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 XMV) between April 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YR08 XMV Mileage History
- 04/04/201137,585 mi
- 30/04/201253,882 mi+16,297 mi
- 01/05/201253,889 mi+7 mi
- 11/06/201370,659 mi+16,770 mi
- 02/07/201477,654 mi+6,995 mi
- 01/07/201585,825 mi+8,171 mi
- 03/07/201585,830 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/201696,709 mi+10,879 mi
- 08/03/2018117,191 mi+20,482 mi
- 14/03/2018117,193 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2019126,086 mi+8,893 mi
- 29/03/2019126,088 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/2020130,337 mi+4,249 mi
- 15/05/2021131,031 mi+694 mi
- 20/05/2022136,677 mi+5,646 mi
- 05/05/2023139,583 mi+2,906 mi
- 05/05/2023139,583 mi
- 17/05/2024141,325 mi+1,742 mi
- 23/05/2025142,507 mi+1,182 mi
- 08/05/2026144,369 mi+1,862 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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