2011 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · AF61 WXV

The Volkswagen Crafter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 March 2026 at 224,868 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The March 2026 test shows a fail and pass logged on the same day at identical mileage with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared the February 2025 test at 221,119 miles after a same-day fail with no defects noted on 12 February at 221,115 miles, and passed cleanly in February 2024 at 218,451 miles. The mileage pattern reflects consistent commercial use for a 15-year-old van. The record shows 218,451 miles in February 2024, rising to 221,119 by February 2025, then 224,868 by March 2026, an average of roughly 3,200 miles per year over the logged period against a lifetime mean near 15,000. This tapering annual distance implies the Crafter has moved from heavy daily duty to lighter intermittent work in recent years. The sparse MOT data contains no advisories or defects across any entry, so the record alone gives no evidence of neglected consumables or structural decline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean test lineage. The absence of advisories on a high-mileage 2011 chassis does not confirm sound suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc condition; testers vary in rigor and the same-day fail-pass pairs indicate procedural inconsistency at the garages used. Examine the underbody for corrosion and check the rear load floor and sill structure given the age and prior commercial loading. Verify the braking system for binding calipers and measure tyre tread and exhaust emissions in person. The repeated zero-defect results offer reassurance on paper, but at 224,868 miles the drivetrain and steering joints warrant hands-on assessment before purchase.