2020 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI 2.0L Diesel · MR54 EVS

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in brake component condition. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 89,746 miles, the tester flagged both the nearside and offside front inner brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. This represents a shift from the clean records of 2024 and 2023, indicating that the braking system is now reaching the end of its effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a heavy-use profile, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year over the six-year period. Between the October 2023 test at 83,325 miles and the October 2024 test at 86,644 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 3,300 miles, which later accelerated. This steady accumulation suggests regular long-distance motor work, which typically places higher stress on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to lower-mileage city vehicles. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front braking assembly to determine if the pitting and scoring have reached a depth requiring immediate replacement. Given the high mileage, close attention must also be paid to the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often fatigue on Crafter models at this interval. Checking the chassis for structural corrosion around the mounting points is also essential, as the record does not yet indicate structural rust, but high-mileage vans are prone to accelerated road salt damage.