2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · JON 282

The vehicle achieved a pass on 7 August 2025 at 64,539 miles, yet the maintenance record displays a reactive pattern where components are run to the legal limit before replacement. The test immediately prior on 4 August 2025 failed due to both rear tyres dropping below the 1.6mm legal tread depth and an active ABS fault, indicating essential safety items were neglected until the point of failure. While the subsequent pass suggests these faults were rectified, the recurring nature of tyre and brake advisories over several years points to a history of deferred maintenance rather than preventative care. Mileage accumulation appears consistent and low for a commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles annually. The odometer progressed from 58,636 miles in October 2022 to 61,661 miles by August 2024, and finally to 64,539 miles in August 2025. This steady usage profile suggests the vehicle has not suffered from excessive commercial wear or prolonged periods of inactivity, though the mechanical condition implies that even this limited driving has been sufficient to degrade consumables without timely intervention. A prospective buyer must rigorously inspect the rear braking system and tyre condition. Testers flagged rear brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored as far back as 2022, with the issue persisting through 2024 and noted again in 2025, suggesting potential corrosion or lack of servicing. The rear tyres have been a consistent weakness, repeatedly recorded as worn close to or below the legal limit since 2022. Furthermore, the ABS warning lamp fault recorded in the August 2025 failure requires verification to ensure the electronic monitoring system is fully operational and the repair was comprehensive.