B8DAN - VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
The Volkswagen Crafter, often referred to simply as the VW Crafter, is a versatile commercial van renowned for its durability and practicality. Manufactured by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a division of the German automaker Volkswagen AG, it has been a staple in the commercial vehicle market since its introduction in 2006. The Crafter is known for its robust build quality, spacious cargo capacity, and advanced safety features, making it a popular choice for businesses requiring reliable transportation. Built primarily in Poland, the model has seen various updates over the years, with key specifications including multiple wheelbase options and engine variants. Its combination of functionality and engineering excellence underscores Volkswagen's commitment to delivering dependable commercial vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter, registration B8DAN, first registered in July 2010. It has a white exterior and is powered by a 2,461cc diesel engine. CO2 emissions are not specified. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 14 January 2025 and valid until 13 January 2026. The recorded mileage is 205,197 miles. The MOT advisories include worn tyres close to legal limits, minor corrosion on the nearside door, slight oil leak, and some corrosion and looseness in components such as the steering rack and front chrome insert. There are no dangerous issues reported. Mechanical observations suggest some wear and minor corrosion, but no immediate safety concerns are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 14 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 205,197 mi
Expires: 13 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside door corroded at bottom
- Advisory Front chrome insert slightly loose
Passed - 28 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 200,916 mi
Expires: 27 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 26 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 200,909 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 13 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 194,924 mi
Expires: 01 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,752 mi
Expires: 01 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,734 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,249 mi
Expires: 01 February 2022
Failed - 29 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,231 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 06 January 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,212 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 23 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 179,229 mi
Expires: 07 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,257 mi
Expires: 07 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,222 mi
Expires: 26 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 19 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,865 mi
Expires: 19 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
Failed - 19 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,865 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
Passed - 03 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,348 mi
Expires: 19 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passed - 04 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,120 mi
Expires: 19 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 04 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,120 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 06 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,436 mi
Expires: 19 July 2014
Failed - 06 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,436 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for B8DAN?
The MOT expires on 13 January 2026.
What is the tax status of B8DAN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of B8DAN?
This is a 2010 VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER in White. It runs on Diesel with a 2461cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of B8DAN?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.