1992 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · J371 CYD

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 11 October 2025 at 73,200 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the three preceding annual tests in October 2024, October 2023, and October 2022, the vehicle also passed with no advisories or faults noted. The single failure entry dated 28 October 2022 at 61,577 miles recorded no defects, indicating a likely administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the same-day pass confirming the vehicle was compliant. The recorded mileage of 73,200 against a 1992 build reflects exceptionally low use at roughly 2,150 miles per year. The gap between the October 2022 test at 61,577 miles and the October 2023 test at 62,154 miles shows only 577 miles covered in twelve months. Annual accumulation then rose modestly to 4,865 miles by October 2024 and 5,181 miles by October 2025. The clean record across all tests suggests the previous keeper maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoided consumable wear flags such as tyre tread or brake disc limits. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity given the vehicle's 34-year age and potential for corrosion in chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points not captured by a pass result. The absence of advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake calipers across the record implies no active worsening trend, but standing periods implied by low mileage can conceal perished rubber components and seized brake mechanisms. Verify the condition of exhaust emissions hardware and underbody rust protection before purchase.