2007 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LG07 AAN

The official MOT history for this 2007 Volkswagen Transporter shows a pass at the most recent test on 15 September 2022, which meets the minimum roadworthiness standard on the day of examination. However, that same date also carries a recorded fail outcome, a pattern mirrored exactly one year earlier on 14 September 2021, where both a pass and a fail are logged on the identical date. Two concurrent pass and fail entries on the same inspection date typically indicates that a vehicle was presented with defects serious enough to fail, was then addressed on site or at a retest, and passed at the second attempt. The trend is therefore stable rather than deteriorating, but the presence of repeated immediate retest failures should be acknowledged when assessing the underlying mechanical condition. With 184,629 miles recorded against a 2007 registration, the Transporter covers roughly 9,717 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a working commercial vehicle of this age. The recorded mileage progression between the 2021 and 2022 tests is not visible in the supplied data because no odometer readings are attached to any of the entries. The absence of recorded advisory notes on either the pass or fail entries is unusual for a high-mileage Transporter, where suspension components, brake discs, and corrosion advisories are common. This lack of advisories could indicate that defects were minimal at the time of test, but it equally prevents verification of gradual wear trends that would normally inform a buyer. Because the failure entries do not specify which components caused the vehicle to fail, the precise mechanical issues remain unidentified in the official record. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorbers, and the rear brake calipers, as binding calipers are a known issue on the T5 platform and would readily trigger a failure. The brake discs and pads, steering rack, and track rod ends should be inspected for wear commensurate with the mileage, alongside a thorough check for structural corrosion around the wheel arches, sills, and cross members, which are typical failure points for Transporter chassis of this vintage. The exhaust system and tyres should also be examined for condition given the high recorded mileage. A pre-purchase inspection by a competent independent garage is strongly advisable, particularly to identify any latent defects that were not recorded at the time of the last MOT. Buying score: 55. Risk level: Medium.