2011 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · FN11 GHA

The Volkswagen Crafter presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 168,255 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with every test from September 2022 onward resulting in a pass aside from a failed entry five days prior to the latest pass. That failure on 23 October 2025 at 168,253 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating the refusal stemmed from an administrative or non-mechanical cause such as a documentation issue rather than a fault requiring repair. Recorded mileage rose from 162,756 in September 2022 to 168,255 by October 2025, an accumulation of roughly 5,500 miles over three years and a current average of about 11,200 miles per year. This sits within typical bounds for a 2011 panel van. The record contains a notable gap between the February 2024 pass at 164,789 miles and the October 2024 pass at 166,135 miles, with no entry for the interim period, but the sparse clean results suggest the previous keeper kept the vehicle lightly used and free of reported wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and body mounts, as the Crafter of this era is prone to rust at sill and spring hanger points not always caught in a pass with no defects. The tester flagged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions across the timeline, yet the 168,000-mile count means consumable items such as tyres, wiper blades, and flexible brake hoses warrant physical checks for age-related degradation. The repeated clean sheets imply basic upkeep was not neglected, though the unexplained October 2025 failure bears confirmation that the van holds valid documentation and no hidden rectification work. Given the low annual use since 2022, scrutinise the drivetrain for any effects of prolonged standing such as seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres before purchase.