2015 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0L Diesel · VW04 BAZ

The most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑03 at 163,627 miles resulted in a failure. The tester flagged the nearside rear position lamp light intensity reduced, a slightly damaged rear obligatory mirror, a defective offside side repeater lens, and both outline marker lamps not operating. Earlier tests from 2021 onward show persistent advisories on suspension wear—front lower suspension arm ball joints with slight play and rear anti‑roll bar linkage pins/bushes worn—and brake‑related concerns such as thin rear pads, pitted rear discs, corroded backing plates and a corroded offside brake pipe. The pattern of mechanical wear has remained stable, but the emergence of multiple lighting failures indicates unresolved maintenance gaps. Mileage progression reveals a marked acceleration after 2021. Between 2018 (43,502 mi) and 2021 (76,518 mi) the vehicle accumulated roughly 11,000 mi per year. From 2021 to the latest reading, mileage jumped to 163,627 mi—a gain of 87,109 mi over about four years, averaging close to 22,000 mi annually. The record shows a four‑year gap in MOT entries after 2021, so the data is sparse and the recent high mileage suggests heavier usage or incomplete documentation. Recurring faults centre on the lighting circuit and suspension/brake wear. The rear position lamp intensity loss, mirror damage and outline marker lamp failures require immediate electrical inspection and possible lens or bulb replacement. Suspension components such as the front lower arm ball joints and rear anti‑roll bar linkage pins/bushes have been noted repeatedly; they should be examined for excessive play and corrosion. Brake system items—including rear pads, discs, backing plates and the offside brake pipe—exhibit wear, pitting and corrosion; a thorough mechanical check is needed to assess remaining service life. A prospective buyer should prioritise a hands‑on inspection of the rear lighting assembly, the front suspension ball joints and anti‑roll bar linkage hardware, and a detailed brake audit covering pads, discs, backing plates and pipe condition. Tyre condition, especially the rear tyres noted as worn close to the legal limit, must be verified. Finally, look for any structural rust around the brake pipe and chassis areas, as corrosion has been a recurring advisory throughout the vehicle’s MOT history.