2015 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · RF65 UCT

A picture of chronic wear and tear is emerging from the MOT history of this Volkswagen Crafter, particularly around the rear anti-roll bar, brake pipework and front suspension, with three failures having been recorded alongside multiple repeat advisories. The most recent test on 24 November 2025 initially resulted in a fail for a non-functioning offside stop lamp, an inoperative registration plate lamp and a nearside headlamp aimed too high, with the subsequent pass on the same day still carrying an advisory for worn rear anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes on both sides. That anti-roll bar wear is a continuation of a longer theme; the same offside stop lamp fault caused a fail in July 2023, while the front windscreen damage has been flagged as a minor on every test since January 2022 and an oil leak from the engine has been noted as a non-excessive advisory on three separate occasions between 2022 and 2024. Taken together, the record points to a working vehicle that has required repeated minor rectification work rather than one with a clean bill of health. Mileage accumulation across the seven recorded tests is broadly consistent with a light commercial or utility van of its age, with the annual average working out at roughly 9,300 miles per year over its eleven-year life. There are no significant gaps in testing, no extended periods off the road, and no sudden jumps in the odometer reading that would suggest clocking or irregular use. For a vehicle of this size and likely duty cycle, that rate of accumulation is moderate rather than low, meaning the brake, suspension and steering components have seen steady working life without being subjected to the very high mileages that accelerate wear on Crafter front ends. It is, however, sufficient mileage for corrosion of underbody brake lines and degradation of rubber suspension bushes to be progressing, which fits the pattern of advisories recorded. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear anti-roll bar and its linkages, as this is the most recent advisory and represents a known wear item on the Crafter platform. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the rear axle over uneven surfaces, particularly when cornering or driving over speed humps, and feel for any vagueness or secondary body roll that the worn bushes may be permitting. With the rear brake pipe corrosion having been flagged on three consecutive tests, the pipes and their fixings should be physically inspected for surface rust, flaking and any signs of brake fluid weeping, and a spongy or low brake pedal would warrant immediate investigation. The front suspension ball joint play recorded in 2022 should also be rechecked; uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inside edges, or a knocking sensation through the steering when turning at low speed would indicate the joint has deteriorated further. The recurring oil leak advisory, while described as not excessive, warrants a check of the engine bay and undertray for fresh residue and a watch on oil level between services, as steady drips over time will mark the underside of the engine and surrounding components. The deformed nearside front wing noted in 2022 should be inspected to confirm structural rigidity has not deteriorated, particularly around the strut top and inner wing, and the headlamp aim issue recorded at the most recent test should be corrected and verified on a flat surface, as persistent mis-aim suggests either adjustment drift or a mounting point that has shifted. Finally, although the front windscreen damage has only been classified as minor to date, it should be examined for any spreading cracks that could move it into a fail category at the next test. Overall, the record does not indicate any single catastrophic defect, but it does show a vehicle with multiple niggling issues that an attentive buyer will want addressed before committing.