2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · A29 NDE

The 2005 Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following a clean pass at 193,395 miles on 28 June 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test came only days after a failure on 25 June 2025 at the same mileage, yet the failure listed no defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in July 2024, July 2023, and July 2022 all passed with no advisories, showing no worsening pattern of wear or recurring faults over the last three years. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,200 miles against the vehicle's 21-year life, a typical use rate for a Transporter of this age. The records show steady accumulation: 180,002 miles in July 2022, 187,656 in July 2023, 191,521 in July 2024, and 193,395 by June 2025. The gap between the June 2025 failure and pass is negligible at three days, and the 1,874-mile rise from July 2024 to June 2025 is consistent with light commercial use. The data is sparse on faults, with no advisories logged at any stage to signal deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as a 21-year-old van can hide rust not captured by a pass with no defects. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks despite the clean MOT trail, since the tester recorded no measurements or wear flags at 193,395 miles. Verify the June 2025 failure reason with DVSA, as a no-defect reject often points to documentation or lighting issues rather than a true mechanical concern.