2021 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Startline TDI 2.0L Diesel · SJ71 TYC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 68,170 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. The transition from a failure involving serious fluid leaks and thin brake pads to a pass suggests the owner addressed critical faults only when necessary for legal compliance, rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 68,170 miles, this five-year-old Crafter has covered an average of 13,634 miles per year. This level of usage is consistent with commercial operation, which places higher stress on the suspension geometry and braking system. The interval between the November 2024 test at 66,381 miles and the November 2025 test shows an accumulation of 1,789 miles, which is significantly lower than the annual average and does not explain the accelerated wear on components like the shock absorbers and tyres. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a clear progression from light oil misting in 2024 to serious fluid leaks and negligible damping by late 2025. The shock absorbers have been replaced, but the inspector should check the remaining wish arms and ball joints for secondary wear. Additionally, the recurring mention of thin brake pads and uneven tyre wear suggests a need to verify the brake discs for scoring and to ensure the wheel alignment is not causing premature tyre degradation.