2020 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI 2.0L Diesel · GL70 FWA

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently assessed as poor due to a critical failure in the offside front tyre tread depth, which has been the primary cause of the MOT failure in the most recent September 2025 test. This specific defect has not been resolved since the vehicle was last tested on 2025-09-23, indicating a worsening trend of mechanical condition rather than a stable or improving pattern. The failure occurred at 145,139 miles, placing the vehicle in the 'poor' zone for the current test date of 2026-06-18. The mileage profile reveals a significant disparity between the vehicle's age and its recorded usage. With approximately 6 years on the clock and 145,139 miles accumulated, the vehicle is in the 'high' mileage zone, which typically correlates with accelerated wear on consumables, suspension components, and drivetrain parts. The test record shows a gap between the September 2025 test and the September 2023 test, suggesting that the vehicle was not maintained at the same frequency or intensity during the intervening period. This lack of maintenance accumulation over six years places the vehicle at risk of premature failure under normal driving conditions. Given the recurring faults and the worsening trend of the tyre tread depth, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to identify the specific location of the offside front tyre and verify the condition of other critical components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs. If the tyre tread depth remains below the 1.6mm minimum requirement, the vehicle should be considered non-roadworthy for safe driving until the defect is corrected or the vehicle is removed from service.