2015 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · GD15 RXO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 21 March 2025 at 115 165 miles, but the test recorded advisories on a rear tyre, both front track‑rod end ball joints showing slight play, and an exhaust emitting excessive smoke. The maintenance trend is stable to slightly deteriorating: after a severe failure in March 2022 the subsequent tests have been passes with only wear‑related advisories, indicating that the owner has addressed major faults but wear items have not been replaced proactively. No new critical defects have appeared since the 2022 failure, so the car remains roadworthy in principle, though the MOT is now overdue. Mileage has accumulated from 57 572 miles in July 2018 to 115 165 miles in March 2025, a rise of roughly 57 600 miles over seven years, averaging about 8 200 miles per year. The gap between the February 2024 test (98 608 miles) and the latest March 2025 test is only 13 months, meaning the vehicle is now beyond its legal MOT window. The low mileage gain of just 2 200 miles between the failed 2022 test and the 2024 pass suggests periods of reduced use or storage, which can affect brake and suspension component condition. A buyer should inspect the brake system for thin pads and disc corrosion, test steering play at the front track‑rod ends, check wheel bearing noise and play, examine the front lower suspension arm ball joints and bushings, verify tyre condition and tread depth, assess the exhaust for oil smoke or mechanical fault, confirm headlamp dipped‑beam operation and mirror integrity, and look for any signs of fuel‑system leakage. The direction‑indicator colour faults and the previous fuel‑system leak also merit close visual and functional checks. The van’s age and mileage place it within the normal wear envelope for a 2015 commercial vehicle, but the recurring advisories highlight that wear components have been left to reach advisory levels rather than being replaced at service intervals. The overdue MOT means the car cannot be used legally until a fresh test is obtained. A comprehensive pre‑purchase inspection is essential to verify that the identified wear items have been remedied and that no hidden corrosion or structural damage has developed.