2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · FN68 VFG

The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 October 2025 at 74,414 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 9 February 2023 at 68,477 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 January 2023 at 68,475 miles, which the DVSA log lists with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has moved from a clean pass in January 2022 to a clean pass in late 2025 without any advisories or recurring defects. The mileage pattern sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old van. The record shows 51,153 miles on 20 January 2022, then 68,477 miles by 9 February 2023, equating to roughly 17,000 miles in just over a year. From February 2023 to October 2025 the van covered only 5,937 miles, a sharp drop to about 2,300 miles per year. This late-life slowdown implies lighter recent use or periods of standing, which can let corrosion and perished rubber take hold even when the test stays clean. The sparse history, with only four entries across eight years, gives limited visibility of intermediate wear. A buyer should still inspect the usual high-risk items in person. The clean MOT record means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion were flagged, but the long gaps between tests leave room for hidden degradation. Check the underbody and chassis rails for rust, confirm the brake calipers are free and not binding after the low-mileage period, and verify tyre sidewalls have not cracked from standing. The earlier failed test with no listed defect warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason in case a minor item like a wiper or lamp was missed on the record. Given the stable test outcomes and ordinary mileage, the Crafter shows no evidence of neglected upkeep or serious mechanical risk in the official data. The reduced recent use means a physical inspection should focus on storage-related wear rather than high-mileage fatigue.