2019 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · RO69 JUX

This Volkswagen Crafter holds a current MOT certificate issued on November 10, 2025, at 157,746 miles, which indicates the vehicle is roadworthy at present and sits roughly nine months clear of its next test requirement. The maintenance trend displays a slight improvement following a troubled late 2024 testing cycle, though recurring tyre wear and electrical faults point to reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The initial test on November 10, 2025, resulted in a failure due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp, which was subsequently rectified before a pass was secured on the same day alongside advisories for front tyres worn on the edge and a damaged rear bumper end cap. Accumulating 157,746 miles over its seven-year lifespan translates to an intensive working rate of approximately 22,535 miles annually, typical for a commercial delivery vehicle. This heavy utilization places relentless strain on the powertrain, steering architecture, and load-bearing suspension components. The chronological trail reveals an intensive cluster of failures between October and November 2024, where the van failed three separate tests within a single month due to critical items like a fractured offside rear anti-roll bar linkage rated as dangerous, excessive play in the lower steering column universal joint, and multiple lighting defects. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the chassis, steering mechanics, and front axle geometry. Verify that the steering column universal joint shows no lingering play and check that the repaired anti-roll bar linkage exhibits sound welds or replacement hardware without surrounding subframe corrosion. Given the repeated advisories for edge-worn front tyres logged in both November 2024 and November 2025, inspect the front suspension alignment, track rod ends, and wishbone bushes for excessive wear that causes uneven tread degradation. Confirm the engine management system functions correctly without recurring emission or sensor faults, and check that all marker lamps, headlamps, and washers operate reliably under sustained electrical load.