VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER2016 · 2.0L DIESEL

The 2016 Volkswagen Transporter currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 18 May 2026 at 73,380 miles, with no defects recorded on that pass. The maintenance trend over the past two years is broadly improving. The most recent test followed a same-day failure for worn brake pads and a worn rear brake disc, both of which were rectified before the pass was issued. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed the braking system promptly rather than allowing a chronic fault to persist. The vehicle has covered roughly 9,343 miles in the twelve months between the May 2025 test at 64,037 miles and the May 2026 test at 73,380 miles. That is a noticeable step up from the earlier average of around 6,258 miles per year between 2024 and 2025. The higher recent annual mileage points to heavier use over the last year, which accelerates wear on consumable components such as brake pads, discs, and tyres, and places greater demand on the suspension and drivetrain. The 2025 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin and rear brake imbalance only just meeting requirements, indicating the braking system was already under strain before the 2026 failure. Buyers should inspect the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads in detail, paying particular attention to uneven wear or lipping on the disc edges. The rear brake imbalance advisory from 2025 also warrants a check of the rear calipers for sticking slides or seized pistons, as well as the condition of the rear brake hoses. Suspension wear is a recurring theme. Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes were flagged as worn in the 2024 tests, and while the 2026 pass did not repeat the item, worn bushes often degrade gradually and may have been replaced or may still be serviceable but approaching the next threshold. A physical inspection should include a check for play in the front lower arms, deterioration of the rear bushes, and any knocking or vagueness over uneven surfaces. The 2024 failure for an offside rear tyre below 1.6 mm also suggests basic tyre upkeep was not always timely, so tread depth and sidewall condition on all four wheels should be verified carefully.