2015 VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER2.0L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 80,107 miles with no defects recorded. However, the maintenance trend shows signs of instability following a period of significant neglect and mechanical failures. While the most recent test suggests a clean state, the history reveals a recurring pattern of failing safety-critical components indicating that repairs are often only addressed when forced by testing rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 39,064 miles in September 2019 to 80,107 miles in early 2026. This low annual mileage suggests relatively light use on the engine and drivetrain, but it also correlates with periods of standing, which often leads to the perishing of rubber components and corrosion of metal lines, as evidenced by the various failures between 2020 and 2023. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension and steering due to persistent issues with uneven tyre wear and steering rack inner joints. The tester repeatedly flagged play in the steering rack between 2018 and 2019, while inner-edge wear on the offside front tyre appeared in 2018, 2022, and 2023. This suggests a chronic alignment issue or worn ball joints that have not been fully rectified despite multiple advisories. The braking system requires a thorough inspection. The record shows a history of binding calipers across multiple axles and excessive corrosion on brake pipes noted in 2020. A failure in late 2023 for insufficient brake pedal travel and low parking brake efficiency indicates that the hydraulic system or mechanical mechanism has struggled. Given the previous reports of worn discs and binding brakes, the buyer should verify that the current components operate freely and that the brake lines are free of structural corrosion.