2011 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · DA61 VVF

The Volkswagen Crafter passed its most recent MOT on 10 September 2025 at 230,349 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the three years of data is stable with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged. The vehicle shows a clean test history once presented for re-test, though the pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes warrants scrutiny. The recorded mileage rose from 216,179 miles at the 5 September 2023 test to 223,720 miles in September 2024 and 230,349 miles by September 2025, averaging roughly 7,000 miles per year over this period which is below the lifetime average of 15,357 miles. At approximately 15 years old and 230,349 miles, the van is high mileage for its age, but the recent annual accumulation is moderate. The MOT entries are sparse, with only five tests shown and no advisories or defects logged on any pass, indicating either diligent pre-test preparation or minimal inspection findings. The failures on 4 September 2025 at 230,238 miles and 7 September 2024 at 223,720 miles recorded no defects, which suggests administrative or presentation issues such as missing documentation or unrecorded minor non-compliance rather than hard mechanical failure. A buyer should still verify the vehicle physically. Given the age and commercial van usage, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear, and check the chassis and body mounts for corrosion. The lack of advisories across passes means no specific weak points are flagged, but high mileage Crafters commonly develop play in steering joints and exhaust degradation not always caught in a pass. Before purchase, confirm the reason for the two clean-failure entries with the selling garage and request proof of routine servicing. The drivetrain has covered 230,000 miles and should be assessed for clutch, turbo, and gearbox condition. No structural or emissions concerns appear in the official record, yet an independent inspection remains prudent given the mileage.