2018 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean MOT pass on January 13 2026 at 42,326 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has successfully cleared the mechanical issues identified in early 2025. Since that failure, the tester has recorded no further defects or advisories, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the necessary repairs and maintained the vehicle to passing standards. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old transporter, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between October 2022 and September 2023, where the vehicle covered only 4,961 miles in over eleven months. However, the usage increased to over 7,000 miles between September 2023 and February 2025. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes mask components that remain stationary for long periods. The failure on February 3, 2025, at 38,367 miles highlights a lapse in basic consumable maintenance. The tester flagged an inoperative engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp and two rear tyres at or near the legal limit. While these were rectified for the re-test two days later, a buyer should verify that the MIL now functions correctly to ensure no hidden engine faults are being masked. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also focus on rubber degradation in the suspension bushes and tyres, which can age and dry out regardless of distance driven.