2014 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · IRZ 4031

The 2014 Volkswagen Crafter presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at 225,884 miles in the March 2025 test, the most recent entry on file. Every MOT since November 2021 recorded a pass with no defects or advisories noted by the tester. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record, and the absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion points to consistent statutory compliance by prior operators. Mileage sat at 172,187 in November 2021 and rose to 188,567 by November 2022, a modest 16,380 annual gain. The operator then added 14,660 miles to reach 203,227 by October 2023, before a mere 277 miles appeared in the February 2024 pass at 203,504. A substantial 22,380-mile jump followed to the March 2025 figure of 225,884. The four-month gap between the October 2023 and February 2024 tests with near-static mileage suggests the van stood idle or saw minimal local use, then returned to high-intensity service thereafter. At roughly 18,800 miles per year overall, this Crafter has led a hard working life for its twelve years. The clean advisory sheet gives no direct signal of worn coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions breaches. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity beneath the chassis and wheel arches, as DVSA testers often miss progressive rust on high-mileage vans until it breaches the pass threshold. Given the 22,000-mile recent stretch, examine drivetrain oil condition, clutch wear, and tyre sidewall cracking that a pass certificate will not capture. Prior owners clearly met minimum MOT standards without neglect of consumables severe enough to trigger advisories. The sparse, defect-free history implies basic upkeep rather than proactive mechanical investment, so budget for suspension and brake component renewal as the van approaches 230,000 miles.