2016 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · DV66 XDM

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT recorded in January 2022 at 135,822 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure involving multiple electrical and safety-critical defects. The trend suggests that the operator or owners have consistently addressed faults only after failing a test. Given that the last recorded test was over four years ago, the vehicle is currently operating with an expired MOT, and its present roadworthiness is entirely unknown without a fresh inspection. The Volkswagen Crafter has covered 135,822 miles over approximately ten years, averaging roughly 13,500 miles per annum. This mileage is consistent with heavy commercial use, which places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. There is a notable gap in data between January 2021 and January 2022, where the vehicle covered nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation explains the frequent wear noted on consumables, such as the worn brake discs identified in 2021 and the tyre cords found in early 2022. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and electrical architecture. The 2019 failure for excessively chafed rear brake hoses indicates a history of rubber degradation or mechanical rubbing that could lead to fluid loss if ignored. Furthermore, the 2022 failure flagged a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and multiple bulb failures; the electrical wiring must be tested to ensure the SRS system fault has been properly cleared. One should also inspect the steering column for play, as the top bearing was previously noted as worn, and check the chassis for structural corrosion, which is common on high-mileage vans of this era.