2013 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · DN63 MLE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy certificate but exhibits a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 161,067 miles, this followed a failure just one mile prior involving multiple safety-related defects. The history shows a pattern where components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure, evidenced by the recurring issues with the steering rack and braking systems that indicate mechanical components nearing the end of their service life. At 161,067 miles over 13 years, this Crafter has averaged approximately 12,400 miles per annum, which is consistent with heavy commercial-duty use. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with nearly 13,000 miles covered between the June 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 10,000 miles in the following year. This high level of usage puts significant strain on the heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain, which aligns with the frequent failures of ball joints and steering components recorded in the later test entries. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering assembly, as the rack inner joints were flagged for play in both 2024 and 2025. The braking system requires close scrutiny; the nearside front service brake has demonstrated binding across two consecutive years, and the parking brake efficiency has fluctuated between failing and passing You should verify the condition of the front brake discs and check for seized calipers to ensure the binding issue does not recur again. Furthermore, the previous failure of suspension arm ball joint dust covers suggests that other rubber components throughout the chassis may be perished or cracking due to age and high mileage.