2016 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · PX66 VLG

This 2016 Volkswagen Crafter holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 9 June 2026 at 94,229 miles, though recent test results show an increasing frequency of mechanical and consumable defects. The initial test on 8 June 2026 resulted in a failure due to excessively corroded nearside and offside brake pipes running from the front to the rear brake hoses. While rectified for the retest the following day, the vehicle has now failed two of its last three annual test cycles on critical braking components, following an earlier failure in April 2024 for insufficient parking brake efficiency. The vehicle has accumulated 94,229 miles over approximately ten years, averaging roughly 9,423 miles annually. This represents typical commercial usage, progressing steadily from earlier clean passes recorded in November 2020, April 2022, and March 2023. Between the April 2024 test and the June 2026 test, the record shows consistent testing intervals with no prolonged periods of off-road dormancy, indicating regular operational deployment. A recurring advisory pattern appears on both front tyres, which were flagged for edge wear in both April 2024 and June 2026. This repeated inner edge wear suggests potential tracking misalignment, steering linkage play, or worn front suspension bushes that require physical evaluation. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough underside inspection to confirm the quality of the recently replaced hydraulic brake lines and check remaining steel pipework for advanced corrosion. The operation and hold of the mechanical parking brake linkage should be tested directly. Finally, the front steering geometry, ball joints, and current tyre tread depth across both front wheels warrant verification to prevent rapid tyre degradation.