2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · GY18 OTH

The 2026-06-18 verdict is that the vehicle is roadworthy, but maintenance trends suggest a lack of basic upkeep over the past two years. The most recent test on 2025-06-10 was a pass, yet the history reveals a significant gap between the 2025 and 2024 tests, with the 2024 result failing on suspension components. This indicates that while the car may have been driven, the owner failed to perform a regular MOT, leading to accumulated wear on critical parts like rear bushes and suspension arms. The 2025-06-10 failure is not a single event but a pattern of repeated issues, including a failed rear tyre ply and multiple failed suspension arm pins, which suggests a lack of basic maintenance. The mileage accumulation must be weighed against the vehicle's age. The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter is approximately eight years old with 143,641 miles, which is high for its age. The vehicle has experienced rapid mileage accumulation, particularly between 2024 and 2025, where it passed the test in 2025 but failed in 2024. This gap suggests that the owner may have driven the car for a long period without a MOT, which would have accelerated wear on suspension and braking components. The 143,641 miles per year ratio is concerning, as it is higher than the typical 10,000 miles per year for a used car, indicating that the vehicle has been used heavily or has been sitting for extended periods. Given the recurring faults, particularly the failure of suspension and tyre components, the buyer must inspect the car in person to determine if the issues are minor consumables or serious structural risks. The 2025-06-10 failure on the rear tyre ply and the 2023-06-23 failure on suspension arm pins suggest that the vehicle has structural integrity issues that require immediate attention. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive wear and check for corrosion in the brake discs and exhaust emissions. If the suspension and brakes are found to be in good condition, the vehicle may be roadworthy, but the history indicates that basic upkeep was skipped, which carries a risk of sudden failure.