VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER2011 · 2.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 111,065 miles, it failed just one week prior due to a failed offside front shock absorber. The presence of play in steering rack inner joints on both the nearside and offside front during the 2025 test indicates that significant steering components were only addressed after reaching a failure state, rather than being replaced during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 8,331 miles, showing a steady but low-intensity usage profile of roughly 2,700 miles per annum. This relatively low mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy long-distance commuting, though it often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components and environmental corrosion, which is evident in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front steering and suspension assembly to ensure the steering rack inner joints and shock absorbers have been professionally fitted and are no longer exhibiting play. The 2023 test flagged corroded brake pipes on both rear axles; while the vehicle passed subsequently, the presence of grease or material on pipes often hides structural rust that can lead to sudden fluid failure. Additionally, the recurring advisory for a damaged windscreen across four consecutive years suggests a lack of attention to minor cosmetic defects, which should be checked for cracks that could eventually compromise structural integrity of the glass.