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YG08 YEL

2008 Volkswagen Crafter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

321,962 mi
Last recorded321,962 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Crafter121,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 321,962 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 282,952 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 282,952 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working lamp dull (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 237,994 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 199,955 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 199,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 156,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 153,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,752 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 113,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,337 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,102 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 77,102 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 11,904 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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YG08 YEL is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 121,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 YEL registered?

YG08 YEL is a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is YG08 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 YEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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