2014 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · PF64 ACX

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2014 Volkswagen Crafter was conducted on 6 January 2026, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This continues a broadly stable pattern observed over the preceding three test cycles, with clean passes in January 2025 and January 2024 as well. The only recorded failure appears in the history on 20 January 2023, where the vehicle was presented with major and dangerous defects relating to the nearside brake pipe being excessively corroded and actively leaking on the hydraulic system above the fuel tank. The vehicle was subsequently re-presented and passed three days later on 23 January 2023 with no further defects noted, suggesting the issue was identified and rectified prior to re-test. Overall, the trend since that isolated 2023 incident points to a vehicle whose safety-critical braking system has been maintained appropriately, with no recurrence of brake line corrosion flagged in any of the three subsequent annual examinations. With a recorded mileage of 134,408 miles over approximately twelve years of service, this Crafter has averaged around 11,200 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a large commercial van of this type. The mileage is neither unusually low nor excessively high, which suggests the vehicle has been in regular working service rather than left standing for extended periods or subjected to extreme high-mileage commercial duty. That said, at this overall odometer reading, mechanical wear on high-mileage components such as clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, injector set, suspension bushes, and engine mountings is to be expected. Prospective buyers should be alert to the cumulative effect of this mileage on major driveline items, even though the MOT history itself is reassuring. Given that the MOT record is largely clean and free from recurring advisories, attention should shift toward age- and mileage-related deterioration that an annual roadworthiness examination may not fully capture. Brake discs and calipers, while not flagged in the MOT record, can suffer from corrosion and seizing after years of service, particularly given the heavy kerb weight of a Crafter, and a test drive should include several firm stops from speed to confirm straight-line stability and the absence of pulling, shudder, or any juddering through the pedal. The 2014 brake pipe corrosion issue recorded three years ago, although resolved, does indicate that the underside of the vehicle has been exposed to road salt and moisture; a thorough visual inspection beneath the vehicle, ideally on a ramp, is advisable to confirm that replacement sections have not subsequently deteriorated and that the remainder of the brake and fuel linework remains in sound condition. Tyres should be carefully examined for both tread depth and, importantly, sidewall perishing or cracking consistent with a vehicle of this age, as rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of mileage. Additional practical checks appropriate to a twelve-year-old commercial van include verifying the age and condition of the 12-volt battery, which is often overlooked and can be a source of intermittent electrical faults, and confirming the service history covers replacement of brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox oil at manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these fluids degrade with calendar age rather than mileage alone. The timing belt, if due for replacement on a schedule rather than mileage, should be verified as recently changed, as failure on a diesel engine of this type can result in catastrophic damage. Diesel particulate filter condition is also worth scrutiny; the MOT has not flagged any emissions concerns, but heavy urban use at this mileage can lead to regeneration issues, which may become apparent on a test drive as a glowing warning lamp, restricted power, or excessive smoke under load. A pre-purchase inspection by a Volkswagen commercial vehicle specialist would be a prudent step given the age, mileage, and the previous brake line failure recorded in the MOT history.