2015 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · YE15 ACZ

The 2015 Volkswagen Crafter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 November 2025 at 110,067 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the two prior annual tests in November 2024 and November 2023 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 8 November 2024 at 104,996 miles, reversed three days later on 11 November 2024 at 105,004 miles with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly typical levels for an eleven-year-old van. The record shows 98,700 miles in November 2022, 102,885 miles in November 2023, and 105,004 miles in November 2024, rising to 110,067 miles by November 2025. That equates to around 3,000 to 5,000 miles per year across the logged period, well below the implied 10,000-mile annual average, suggesting lighter recent use. The DVSA data is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or recorded wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly on the chassis and body mounts, given the age and the absence of any advisory history that might otherwise flag early rust. The clean record offers no evidence of recurring suspension, brake, or exhaust emissions problems, but the lack of advisories across eleven years warrants scrutiny of components like coil springs, brake calipers, and steering joints that a tester may have overlooked or that remain undocumented. Given the three-day fail-and-pass sequence in November 2024 with zero defects noted, verify the failure reason on the DVSA portal before purchase. Otherwise, the Crafter's MOT history implies consistent basic upkeep and no worsening mechanical trend, though in-person checks on drivetrain condition and tyre tread remain prudent given the vehicle's commercial-use origins.