🚛 DAF — Truck Check by VIN Code
🔍 Why Check a DAF by VIN Code?
DAF Trucks is one of the leading European manufacturers of commercial vehicles. Checking a DAF by VIN code allows you to find out important information before purchase:
The real mileage of the tractor unit or chassis;
Involvement in an accident or fire;
Number of owners and country of operation;
Technical specifications (engine, transmission, payload capacity);
Legal clarity (arrest, liens, leasing).
History of the DAF Brand
The DAF (Van Doorne’s Automobiel Fabriek) brand was founded in the Netherlands in 1928. Initially, the company manufactured trailers and military equipment, and in 1949, it began serial production of trucks. In 1996, DAF became part of the American concern PACCAR, which also includes Kenworth and Peterbilt. Today, DAF has production facilities in the Netherlands (Eindhoven), Great Britain, and Brazil, and is one of the leaders in the Euro 6 and Euro 5 class tractor unit segment.
🚚 Popular DAF Models
🔹 DAF XF
The brand’s flagship. Used for long-haul transportation.
Engines: PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13
Power: from 410 to 530 hp
Cabs: Space Cab, Super Space Cab
Weaknesses:
Air system (condensate in receivers);
AdBlue system (clogged injectors);
Electronics (pressure sensors, ESP);
Rear air suspension.
🔹 DAF CF
A more compact and versatile series — for urban and regional transportation.
Engines: PACCAR PX, MX-11
Variants: with chassis, vans, dump trucks
Weaknesses:
Weak crankcase protection;
Intercooler hose leaks;
Rapid wear of cab mounts.
🔹 DAF LF
Light truck series for urban transportation and delivery.
Engines: Cummins ISB, PACCAR PX-5/PX-7
Payload capacity: 6–16 tons
Weaknesses:
Overheating at high loads;
Leaking cooling system radiator;
Wear of transmission bearings.
⚠️ Typical DAF Problems
Air system (dryer, receivers);
AdBlue: malfunctions and expensive repairs;
Power steering;
EBS/ABS problems;
Expensive MX engine repair in case of overheating;
Vibration due to worn cardan shaft.
📄 What a DAF VIN Report Contains
✅ Advantages of DAF Check on Vincode.online
🔍 Access to European and American databases;
📸 Photos from online auctions and sales;
🧠 VIN decoding: engine, trim level, specifications;
⚖️ Legal history check;
🚫 Warning about mileage tampering, accidents, or write-offs.
DAF is a reliable brand for transportation, but a VIN check before purchase is mandatory. Expensive repairs, mileage over 1 million km, legal “surprises” — all this can be avoided by ordering a report on Vincode.online.