VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER2014 · 2.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 20 August 2025 at 48,623 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to August 2022, indicating the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twelve year old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 4,052 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the odometer rose from 41,826 to 48,623 miles, confirming a steady but light usage pattern of approximately 2,200 miles annually over the last three years. Such low utilization suggests the engine and drivetrain have experienced minimal wear, though it often raises the risk of components degrading due to inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on items that perish regardless of mileage. The absence of MOT advisories is positive, but the low usage pattern makes it necessary to check for perished suspension bushes, cracked tyre sidewalls, and brake disc corrosion. The record shows a failure and immediate pass on 19 August 2024 at 45,150 miles, though the lack of recorded defects for that entry is unusual and suggests a minor administrative or quick-fix issue. Prioritize a check of the braking system for binding calipers and a thorough inspection of the chassis for surface rust. While the MOT history is clean, commercial vehicles of this age often hide structural corrosion in sills or underseals that may not have been flagged if the vehicle was kept in a dry environment. Verifying the service history for oil changes is essential, as low-mileage engines can suffer from sludge buildup if the oil is not changed by time rather than distance.