2013 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · OY13 PSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical wear and deferred repairs. While it passed the test in September 2025 at 103,990 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior that revealed multiple safety-critical defects. The presence of steering rack free play, corroded brake pipes, and pitted discs suggests that the vehicle is entering a stage where significant components are failing simultaneously due to age rather than being maintained on a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old van, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 91,102 miles in September 2022 to 103,990 miles in September 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not seen heavy commercial use, but the age of the vehicle explains the degradation of rubber components, such as the perishing tyres and corrosion on the brake lines, which often occur through time and environmental exposure rather than just high-distance travel. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering system, as the record shows persistent play in the rack joints since 2022 and general free play reported in 2025. The braking system requires immediate attention; the tester flagged pitted discs and a corroded nearside rear brake pipe, which poses a risk of future failure. Furthermore, the nearside front shock absorber was flagged for imminent detachment in the 2025 failure, necessitating a physical check to ensure the structural integrity of the suspension assembly remains sound since that last report.