2014 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · GV63 AEO

The 2026‑02‑02 MOT passed the vehicle, but the identical defects listed in the 2026‑01‑29 failure — steering rack inner‑joint play, brake pipe corrosion, side‑marker lamp failures and front/rear outline lamp outages — show that no substantive repair has been completed, indicating a stable maintenance trend that is not improving. The mileage record reveals a high annual average of roughly 15,300 miles for a 12‑year‑old Crafter, with the most rapid accumulation occurring between 2024 and 2025 (an increase of 34,294 miles) and again from 2025 to 2026 (10,204 miles). Early years from 2017 to 2021 displayed modest mileage growth and no recorded defects, while the later period coincides with the emergence of multiple recurring faults, suggesting heavy usage and possible neglect of routine servicing. A buyer should inspect the steering rack inner joint for excessive play, examine the brake pipe for active corrosion or grease contamination, and verify the condition of suspension bushes and ball joints, which have shown slight play in earlier tests. The tyres, consistently noted as worn close to the legal limit or showing outer‑edge wear, merit a tread depth measurement, and the brake system should be checked for imbalance, pad wear and proper function of the parking brake. Additionally, the rear fog lamp and side‑marker lamp circuits ought to be tested, and any signs of structural rust beyond the documented brake pipe corrosion should be assessed.