2016 VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER2.0L Diesel

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 14 January 2025 at 148,715 miles, with only a single advisory regarding worn rear anti-roll bar bushes. This indicates the current roadworthiness is acceptable, and the maintenance trend has stabilised after earlier recurring issues with lighting and brake wear. No critical failures have occurred in the last two tests, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a basic standard since the previous major defects were addressed. The recorded mileage of 148,715 miles over ten years equates to an average of 14,872 miles annually, which is high for a commercial van of this age. The gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests shows a rapid 31,262-mile increase in just 19 months, implying heavy usage or possible fleet operation. There is a notable absence of any MOT between June 2021 and May 2022, but the absence of defects in the intervening tests suggests no major failures occurred during that period. The consistent annual mileage pattern, despite the short gap, points to sustained, demanding use rather than intermittent operation. A buyer must inspect the rear anti-roll bar bushes and associated mounting points for excessive play or corrosion, as this is the only current advisory and could worsen under load. The front brake discs, previously flagged as worn and pitted in 2021, should be measured for remaining thickness and surface condition — given the high mileage since then, they may require replacement. The repeated failure of side marker lights in 2021 and 2022 indicates poor electrical maintenance; all exterior lighting circuits should be tested thoroughly. There is no record of structural rust or exhaust emissions issues, but given the vehicle’s age and use, a detailed underbody inspection for corrosion around wheel arches, suspension mounts, and chassis rails is essential. The absence of recent suspension or steering defects is reassuring, but high-mileage wear on dampers, coil springs, and steering linkage should not be assumed negligible.