2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · DA18 KYW

The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 May 2025 at 262,057 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual passes from 2022 to 2024 also carried no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 16 May 2023 at 251,364 miles, reversed two days later at 251,424 miles with a clean pass and no defects logged, indicating a minor administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 262,057 over roughly eight years, an average of about 32,757 miles per year and high for the age. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 224,985 miles in May 2022, 251,424 in May 2023, 257,770 in May 2024, and 262,057 in May 2025. Annual gains sit between 4,346 and 26,439 miles with no standing gaps, reflecting consistent heavy commercial use. The sparse, clean history gives little detail on wear but confirms no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust issues across the timeline. A buyer should still inspect the high-mileage drivetrain and running gear in person. The Crafter's age and 262k mileage imply tired coil springs, worn suspension bushes, and possible binding calipers even though testers logged none. Check brake disc thickness, tyre tread depth, and structural integrity underneath for corrosion the annual tests may have missed. Given the two-day fail-and-pass in May 2023 with zero defects, previous ownership likely kept the van to a basic pass standard without addressing consumables early. Verify service records and confirm no outstanding advisories before purchase, as the MOT alone shows a clean but high-wear profile.