2015 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · GD65 OPX

The 2015 Volkswagen Crafter presents a stable and recently clean bill of health. The most recent MOT on 14 November 2025 at 161,454 miles passed with zero defects or advisories, a notable improvement over the preceding five years. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving. Between 2021 and 2023, testers repeatedly flagged suspension wear, including worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes and play in steering rack inner joints. The absence of these recurring items in the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests a previous owner addressed the underlying components rather than simply patching the annual test. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 14,678 miles per year, which is high for a large van of this age and points to sustained commercial or long-distance use. The record shows consistent annual testing with no gaps, and the odometer readings climb steadily without suspicious drops or plateaus. The 2,296-mile jump between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests is the largest single-year increase in the record, yet the van passed cleanly, indicating the drivetrain and key components coped well with that workload. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension closely. Play was flagged on both nearside and offside lower ball joints in the November 2021 test at 146,282 miles. While the subsequent clean passes imply replacement, there is no receipt data here to confirm it. Check for uneven tyre wear and listen for clunks over low-speed bumps to verify the ball joints and anti-roll bar links are genuinely fresh. The cracked registration plate noted in 2022 and 2024 is cosmetic, but confirm the current plate is intact and legible. The steering rack inner joint play flagged in November 2023 at 154,419 miles is the most mechanically significant advisory in the history. On a van that has covered over 161,000 miles, rack wear is expected, but any knocking or vagueness during a test drive warrants a closer look at the rack boots and inner tie rods. Inspect the subframe and chassis rails for corrosion, as high-mileage vans of this era can develop surface or structural rust behind protective coatings, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points.