2008 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · R600 ADU

The Volkswagen Crafter last passed its MOT on 11 January 2022 at 155,090 miles with no defects recorded, establishing a historically stable maintenance trend free of advisories. The single failure on 6 September 2017 at 148,989 miles listed no defects and was superseded by a pass on 13 September 2017 at 149,006 miles. Absence of any test in the four and a half years since leaves current roadworthiness unverified by DVSA data. Mileage evidence shows front-loaded use then extended stagnation. The van covered 148,989 miles by September 2017 across its first nine years, then added only 4,211 miles to 14 August 2018. A mere 32 miles accrued by 20 January 2021, followed by 1,858 miles to the final 155,090 miles in January 2022. Such a sparse testing pattern with near-static odometer between 2018 and 2021 suggests prolonged storage rather than regular commercial duty, despite an overall average near 8,600 miles per year. No prior MOT flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion or structural concerns, so the record implies previous owners presented the vehicle in passable condition when tested. A buyer must still inspect in person for age-related degradation from standing. Examine chassis rails and wheel arches for corrosion, probe suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, test brake calipers for binding, and check tyre sidewalls for perishing. Verify exhaust emissions components and structural integrity around sills. Given the lapse since the 2022 pass, a fresh MOT and independent mechanical assessment is prudent before purchase. The clean historical sheet offers reassurance on past compliance but cannot speak to a vehicle dormant for over four years.